RLS ATL Cover Letter 5-3-2012.pdf

U. S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration www.dea.gov

Request for Proposal (RFP) DJD-12-R-0025

Regional Linguist Services (RLS) – Atlanta Region

Issuance Date: May 3, 2012

Due Date: June 6, 2012

Dear Prospective Offeror, You are invited to submit a proposal for Regional Linguist Services (RLS) for the Atlanta Region.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541930, Translation and

Interpretation Services. The Small Business Size Standard is $7 million.

A Sources Sought (DEA_RLS) with a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted to the Federal

Business Opportunities (FBO) website on February 24, 2012. A presolicitation notice (DJD-12-N-

0011) was posted to the FBO website on April 18, 2012.

This procurement is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination No. 2012-12.

Any questions about this RFP should be submitted in writing to Justice.Parker@usdoj.gov no later than 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 14, 2012. You must reference the RFP Number

DJD-12-R-0025 in your e-mail. Answers to questions will be provided under an amendment to the

RFP and posted to FBO prior to submission of offers/proposals.

Your proposal must be submitted to the issuing office no later than 2:00pm EST on June 6, 2012.

Past Performance Questionnaires must also be received from the Offeror’s customers by 2:00pm

EST on June 6, 2012. Late proposals will not be considered.

Instructions for the proper preparation of your proposal are set forth in Section L of the RFP.

Evaluation will be completed as set forth in Section M of the RFP. The Offeror is advised that to facilitate proper evaluation of your proposal you must not deviate from the format structure outlined in Section L of the RFP. The Technical Proposal (Volume 1) shall not exceed 60 pages. You should carefully review all Sections of the RFP and provide information when required, including

Section K representations, certifications, and other statements of Offeror.

The issuing office and place designated for receipt of your proposal is:

Office of Acquisition & Relocation Management

8701 Morrissette Drive

Springfield, VA 22152

May 3, 2012 mailto:Justice.Parker@usdoj.gov

U.S. Department of Justice

Drug Enforcement Administration

Office of Acquisition and Relocation Management

8701 Morrissette Drive

Springfield, VA 22152

This is the ONLY location for delivery of proposals. No deliveries will be accepted at the DEA

Headquarters location.

To assure your proposal arrives at the proper place on time and to prevent opening by unauthorized individuals, your proposal must be identified on the envelope or wrapper as follows:

Proposal submitted in response to RFP No. DJD-12-R-0025

Contract Specialist: Justice Parker

Due Date: June 6, 2012, 2:00pm EST

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals. It is also noted that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who may legally bind the Government.

All communications in reference to this RFP shall be directed to Justice Parker, preferably by e-mail at Justice.Parker@usdoj.gov or on 202-307-4221.

Regards, Lisa Taylor

Contracting Officer mailto:Justice.Parker@usdoj.gov