Attachment 1-SOW Interpreter Services.pdf

Interpreter Services Statement of Work (SOW)

1.0 PURPOSE: The government has a requirement for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters for the deaf employees at Anniston Army Depot

(ANAD).

2.0 REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide ASL Interpreter Services for the hearing-impaired employees at ANAD events such as, but not limited to, Employee Appreciation Day, Command Town Hall Meetings, training, award ceremonies, meetings with the Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO) and Depot Personnel Office, Legal Proceedings, law enforcement interviews, investigations and Employee counseling and performance appraisals with supervisors. The events will be held at Anniston Army Depot. Occasionally, events may be held outside of the Depot within Calhoun County, Alabama. The government will request services on an “as needed” basis at least seven (7) working days prior to the event and will provide the location where the event will be held at least 24 hours prior to the event.

2.1. The Contractor shall reply in writing confirmation of requested services within two working days of receipt of the request. Should there be an instance after confirmation that an interpreter is unavailable, the contractor shall immediately notify EEO.

2.2. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage for traveling to and from site based on traveling outside of the local commuting area.

2.3. The contractor shall provide personnel certified in American Sign Language and shall provide proof of ASL Certification.

2.4. The contractor interpreter must sign and provide a confidentiality agreement prior to attending any events. The government is providing the agreement in Appendix A.

2.5. The contractor shall provide their own transportation to and from each scheduled event.

2.6. The contractor must pass all clearance requirements to enter Anniston Army Depot unescorted.

2.7. The contractor shall provide an itemized (detailed) invoice to include: the type of event, the number of hours/days to complete service and the date services were provided. The contractor shall ensure all invoices are signed by an EEO representative and include estimated direct labor hours, estimated direct labor hours paid per reporting period, total payment, estimated data collection cost. Beginning and ending dates covered by the reporting period.

2.8. The Contractor shall not proceed with any verbal or written change(s) to the scope of work from sources other than the Contracting Officer, who will provide changes in writing.

APPENDIX A: ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADHERENCE

TO THE APPLICABLE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

Sign language interpreters hold a position of trust in their role as facilitators of communication. Thus, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) have implemented a Professional Code of Conduct that, among other things, requires sign language interpreters to adhere to standards of confidentiality.

I attest and agree as follows:

1. I am certified by RID to provide American Sign Language Services.

2. I am bound by and agree that I will adhere to the NAD/RID Professional Code of Conduct.

3. I shall respect all confidences in the course of providing sign language interpretation services, and I shall keep all information gained in the course of my professional duties strictly confidential.

4. Other than in my official capacity, I shall not discuss, report, publish, or comment upon a matter in which I serve as a sign language interpreter.

5. In the course of my duties as a sign language interpreter, I shall render to the best of my ability a complete and accurate sign language interpretation without altering or omitting anything that is stated.

I certify that I have read this Agreement and Acknowledgment and will abide by its terms.

Interpreter/Translator Signature Date