UNSPSC 82112054: In person somali interpretation service

Somali language interpretation services

UNSPSC 82112054 In person somali interpretation service is a Commodity code that covers on-site interpretation in Somali, one of multiple language services state and local governments procure to serve Limited English Proficient populations in health care, education, social services, and emergency operations. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying comprehensive language access across modalities—in-person, telephonic, video remote, document translation, and American Sign Language—with Somali named as a Tier 1 language priority in healthcare and education settings. The issuing bodies span health plans, school districts, county departments, state health agencies, and public universities across multiple regions, typically seeking single or multiple-vendor pools with no guaranteed minimum volume and on-demand pricing structures. Insurance, certification, and HIPAA compliance are standard requirements; many solicitations emphasize preferred or set-aside status for small, minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran, and disadvantaged enterprises where applicable by jurisdiction.

Recent opportunities show dense activity across Texas, Florida, Oregon, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California, Georgia, New Jersey, and Mississippi. CareOregon (a health plan) posted RFP 2026-05 on July 13, 2026, seeking health care interpreters including Somali speakers across in-person, telephonic, and video modalities for approximately 14,000 monthly appointments with Oregon certification required and proposals due August 11, 2026. Katy Independent School District (Texas) and other school districts are separately soliciting sign language and educational interpreting services through mid-2026. San Mateo Medical Center (California) posted RFP 66000-2425-195 on June 24, 2026, for comprehensive language services at an estimated $2.23 million budget with a proposal deadline of April 9, 2025 (note: date appears mismatched in source). The Mississippi State Department of Health issued IFB 1301-26-R-IFBD-00071 on June 10, 2026, for language access services statewide with bids due July 1 or July 2, 2026, emphasizing 24/7 availability and HIPAA compliance. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (RFP 26-01, posted April 23, 2026) and Wake County, North Carolina (RFP 26-014, posted February 23, 2026) are procuring similar broad-scope services from multiple vendors. Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP001 on February 14, 2026, with proposals due March 10, 2026, for translation, interpretation, and sign language services. Activity is geographically distributed across the country with no clear concentration; large urban counties and regional health systems drive the largest contract values.