19GE5024Q0059 Q A 0002.pdf
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This document contains Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to Solicitation Number 19GE5024Q0059 for Interpretation and Translation Services for the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova.
The key details are:
- Only one interpreter/translator is required at a time, and simultaneous interpretation may be needed for periods longer than one hour.
- The U.S. Government (USG) will not provide any equipment for interpretation services.
- Interpreter/translator qualifications must include knowledge and experience in Romanian/Russian, along with relevant certifications and years of experience.
- The interpreter/translator is expected to work on-site from October 2024 to March 2025, with potential off-site work as needed. The USG will not provide transportation for off-site requirements.
- The interpreter/translator must pass the National Anti-Corruption Centre of the Republic of Moldova's clearance for access to its premises.
- There is a preference for a single linguist to provide support throughout, but a backup of qualified linguists is an advantage.
- A working day is defined as an 8-hour day with core business hours from 8:00 to 17:00.
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Question and Answers
19GE5024Q0059 0002
Interpretation and Translation Services for US Embassy Chisinau, Moldova
Q7. Is support from only one interpreter/translator needed at any given time or will there be any periods of time where two or more interpreters/translators will be needed?
A7. Support from only one interpreter/translator is needed and there will be no period where two or more interpreters/translators will be needed at the same time.
Q8. Simultaneous interpretation is included in the language services that may be required. In that case, will USG furnish the required equipment?
A8. The USG will not furnish the vendor any equipment for interpretation.
Q9. Will any simultaneous interpretation or remote simultaneous interpretation support requirements run for longer than one consecutive hour?
A9. Some simultaneous interpretation or remote simultaneous interpretation may last longer than one consecutive hour based on the needs of the USG official.
Q10. Are there interpreter/translator qualifications requirements such as certifications, A/B languages, years of experience, or otherwise?
A10. The interpreter/translator’s qualifications must include knowledge and experience in
Romanian/Russian. Certifications and list of years of experience to demonstrate the translator’s qualifications are required.
Q11. Will the interpreter/translator be required to report to the noted location during the October-
December 2024 time period?
A11. The interpreter/translator will be expected to report to the noted location during October 2024-
March 2025. Other ad-hoc off-site work may be required based on the USD officials’ needs.
Q12. Will USG provide transportation for the interpreter/translator for off-site requirements?
A12. The USG will not provide transportation for the interpreter/translator for off-site requirements.
Q13. Are there any interpreter/translator security clearance or background check requirements?
A13. The interpreter/translator is expected to pass the National Anti-Corruption Centre of the Republic of
Moldova’s clearance for access to its premises.
Q14. Is the period of performance October-December 2024? “2025” is noted in several places of the
SOW.
A14. The anticipated period of performance in October 2024-March 2025. Amendment 002 is clarifying that.
Q15. If the option period were to be exercised would that be for January-April 2025?
A15. Amendment 0002 clarifies that no option period is forecasted for this requirement.
Q16. Is there a preference for a single linguist to provide support throughout or is a small rotation of qualified linguists equally acceptable?
A16. There is a preference for a single linguist to provide support, but a backup of a qualified linguists’ rotation is an advantage.
Q17. What is intended by a working day?
A17. A working day has to be intended as an 8-hour day, with core business hours from 8:00 to 17:00.
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