Language Service IDIQ Request For Information amended due date.pdf

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Finance and Facilities Division

Request for Information

RFI #: 15F067-26-PN-NRY01

Date: 03/13/2026

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, for planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ), or invitation for bid (IFB).

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research to identify capable sources that can provide comprehensive, scalable, and fully accommodational language services under a potential Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle pursuant to FAR 16.504.

No contract award will result from this RFI. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding, nor will the government accept any responses as official offers.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering the establishment of a Multiple-Award

IDIQ contract with:

• Ordering period: 12 Month base Period with 4(12) Month option Period.

• Task Order issuance pursuant to FAR 16.505

• Flexible contract types at the task order level (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-

Materials (T&M), Labor-Hour, or Hybrid, as appropriate under FAR Part 16

• Domestic and international performance capability

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is:

• 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services (or other recommended NAICS)

Respondents are encouraged to comment on appropriate NAICS classification and size standards.

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PURPOSE

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research to gather industry feedback and capabilities related to language service efforts using a wide range of tactics, techniques, technology, skills, and professional profiles. These efforts must be technologically advanced, cost-effective, and aligned with the FBI’s mission to address threats to national security and criminal justice.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks industry input regarding a contract vehicle capable of supporting any and all language services, without limitation as to modality, subject matter, language, geographic region, or operational environment.

SERVICE CATEGORIES

The IDIQ is intended to accommodate evolving mission requirements and emerging technologies:

1.0 Interpretation Services (All Modalities)

Including but not limited to:

• In-person interpretation

• Remote interpretation (video, telephonic, web-based platforms)

• Simultaneous, consecutive, sight, relay, and whisper interpretation

• Conference and event support

• Legal, medical, technical, scientific, diplomatic, community, and operational environments

• On-demand, scheduled, and emergency response services

• Secure and classified support (as required)

2.0 Translation Services

Including but not limited to:

• Written document translation

• Technical and specialized subject matter translation

• Certified and notarized translations

• Localization and transcreation

• Website and multimedia translation

• Desktop publishing and formatting

• Expedited and real-time translation solutions

3.0 Language Access & Accommodation Services

Including but not limited to:

• Support for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

• Multilingual communication strategies

• Cultural and regional advisory services

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• Language access program development

• Plain language adaptation

• Accessibility-aligned language services

4.0 Technology-Enabled Language Services

Including but not limited to:

• Machine translation integration

• AI-assisted workflows

• Translation memory systems

• Terminology management

• Secure cloud-based delivery platforms

• Hybrid human/automated solutions

5.0 Specialized and Mission-Specific Services

• Rare, indigenous, or emerging language support

• Dialect-specific services

• Linguistic analysis and advisory services

• Field-deployable linguists

• Workforce augmentation

• Surge and contingency operations

6.0 Performance Requirements Considerations

• Respondents are requested to address capability related to:

• Nationwide and international service coverage

• Rapid response and surge capacity

• Quality assurance and quality control processes

• Credentialing, certification, and vetting of linguists

• Compliance with applicable Federal standards

• Data security and confidentiality controls

• Ability to support secure or classified environments (if applicable)

• Cybersecurity practices aligned with Federal requirements (e.g., safeguarding sensitive information)

7.0 Unspecified categories

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DELIVERABLE

Interested vendors are requested to provide capability statements. Capability Statements should include a cover letter and a technical approach as shown below.

A. Cover Letter (1–5 Page limit)

The cover letter shall include the following information:

Part I:

• Company name

• Company address

• Company phone number

• Company email address

• Company business size

• Socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.)

• Company POC for technical questions

• Company POC for contractual questions

• Confirmation company is active in SAM

• Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) (if applicable)

• Company UEID

• Company NAICS Codes

• Confirmation this is a commercial service

• Company GSA schedule number (If applicable)

Part II:

• Facility clearance (yes or no)

• What is the company’s clearance level

• Would the company need to subcontract any piece of this effort? If so, what percentage

• What is the estimated cost to complete this effort

• What CLIN structure is recommended

Part III:

• The Government is seeking unlimited rights to all intellectual property/data. Please state any concerns the company may have and why.

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B. Technical approach (25 Page limit)

Respondents should describe their approach and relevant experience to fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Recommended Ordering Procedures o Suggest ordering procedures to enhance flexibility and competition at the task order level under FAR 16.505.

2. Recommended contract types by service category.

o Suggest pricing structures (hourly rates, per-word rates, event-based pricing, subscription models, hybrid structures).

3. Recommended Key Personnel/ Labor Categories o Suggest Appropriate labor categories (if applicable).

4. Recommended Key Personnel/ Labor Categories o Suggest structuring Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs).

5. Concerns/Risks o Suggest Risks associated with broad-scope language IDIQ contracts and recommended mitigation strategies.

6. Emerging Technology o Suggest emerging technologies and tools that should be accommodated within the scope.

7. Recommended Best Practices o Best practices for ensuring accessibility and language accommodation

8. Additional Information o Please include any additional information the company would like to share.

C. Language Capacity/ Capabilities (Page Limit N/A)

Of the six service categories listed under “Service Categories”, please identify which languages within the category the company offers:

The contractor shall utilize and reference attachment A: List of Recognized Languages to fulfill the Attachment B template: Languages Offered to highlight which languages can be offered within each service category. Attachment A reflects a variety of recognized languages from various regions which include but is not limited to common, uncommon, and rare languages including any versions of sign language. Attachment B is an excel template that allows the contractor to showcase all languages offered amongst each service category (i.e., Interpretation, Translation, Language Access & Accommodation Services).

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COMMUNICATION

The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialists (CS) shall be the only point of contact for official communications regarding this announcement. Please direct any questions you may have to the below emails.

CO: Sarah Atchley

Email: SADAMS5@fbi.gov

CS: Renae Yuille

Email: NRYUILLE@fbi.gov

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

All submissions shall be unclassified. Respondents are encouraged to provide concise, relevant information that directly addresses the objectives outlined in this RFI.

Capabilities Statement

Capabilities Statement must be received by the CO/CS prior to 4:00pm CT, April 03, 2026.

Capabilities Statement Format

1) Contractor shall not add, remove, or modify any information displayed on Attachment

A: List of Recognized Languages

2) Contractor shall submit two (2) attachments electronically: 1) Capability Statement in

PDF format/ 2) RFI attachment B template in Excel format.

Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes pursuant to FAR Part 10. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The

Government reserves the right to use information received to inform acquisition planning, including potential set-aside determinations pursuant to FAR Part 19.

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