Support- Administrative: Translation And Interpreting

PSC Code R608, designated as "Support - Administrative: Translation and Interpreting," encompasses a broad range of language-related services critical to federal government operations. These services include simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, written translation, transcription, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services. The services support communication needs across various federal agencies, facilitating interactions with diverse populations, supporting disaster response efforts, and ensuring accessibility for employees and citizens with language barriers or hearing impairments.

The federal contract awards under this PSC code demonstrate significant diversity in both scope and value. Contracts range from small purchase orders of $3,500 to larger Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts valued up to $250,000 annually. Frequently awarded entities include Metlang LLC, a veteran-owned small business that has secured multiple translation service contracts with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and companies like JTG Inc. and Global Impact Group LLC that provide language services to agencies such as FEMA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of State. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with particular emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned small businesses. Common places of performance include Washington D.C., various VA medical facilities, and locations supporting disaster response efforts.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this PSC code reflect a wide range of language service requirements across government agencies. The Department of Veterans Affairs has solicited ASL interpretation services for multiple regional offices, while FEMA has sought interpretation services for disaster response in locations like Texas and Minnesota. The Department of State has published opportunities for translation services in locations including Serbia, Moldova, and Panama. Other notable opportunities include the Executive Office for Immigration Review's nationwide language interpretation services, the Department of Agriculture's translation services in Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense's interpretation services for military exercises. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 541930 and a small business size standard of $22.5 million, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in language service contracts.