RFI_Sources Sought_Interpreter Services_8 Dec 2025.pdf

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8 Dec 2025

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT (SS)

Project Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services

1.0. DISCLAIMER

This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought seeks information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. Responses received will be used for acquisition strategic decision-making purposes only and will not be disclosed outside this agency. This announcement is for informational purposes only. The information obtained may be used for acquisition planning purposes and will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or otherwise pay for the information solicited. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. Companies responding to this notice are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this notice, and this announcement shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or to ultimately award a contract, nor does this synopsis restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this notice, by interested firms or their employees regarding this requirement is not permitted. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Any costs associated with providing information to either this notice or any follow-up information requests shall not be reimbursed. Costs incurred as a result of this announcement shall be borne solely by the respondent and shall not be payable by the Government.

2.0. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

2.1. The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), at JBSA-Randolph, Texas (TX), is seeking information concerning the availability of technically capable firms to provide certified and qualified ASL interpreting services to support communication needs for personnel at Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Operating Location (AFPC/DPPP) in Indianapolis, IN. This requirement involves providing interpreting services virtually and in person as required by the Government.

The Contractor will be required to provide a minimum of two interpreters to ensure seamless communication and maintain the flow of conversation- one dedicated to signing and the other to voicing on the Governments behalf. The Contractor shall be expected to meet all requirements and responsibilities listed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 4 Dec 25 (see Attachment 1). All interested firms, regardless of their socio-economic program status or size, are invited to respond to this RFI/SS.

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2.2 For purposes of this RFI/SS Notice, the main North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the requirement will be 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services - Size Standard $22.5M.

3.0 SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION

3.1 The Government reserves the right to determine whether a Small Business (SB) set-aside is appropriate for this acquisition based on responses to this notice. In order to support a Government SB set-aside determination, interested SB concerns must provide sufficient written information to indicate their capability to successfully perform and manage all the requirements listed in the attached draft PWS (see Attachment 1).

3.2 Identify business type (Large Business, Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(A)-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business (8a), Hubzone Small Business (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541930, Size Standard $22.5M.

4.0. RESPONSE SUBMISSION

4.1. All interested parties who believe they are capable and can meet all aspects of this requirement are invited to complete Attachment 2, Contractor Capability Survey, describing their capability and qualifications to provide the required services. The purpose of using the survey format, in lieu of a free format, is to obtain pertinent and uniformed information from all interested firms. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for payment from any Department of Defense activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained at www.SAM.gov.

4.2. To be considered by the Government, interested parties must email the completed Contractor Capability Survey (Attachment 2) to the Point of Contact identified below no later than 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 15 Dec 2025.

4.3. Information contained in this RFI/Sources Sought is subject to change. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check GSA e-Buy regularly for any changes or updates.

4.4. Responses to this notice and/or questions shall be submitted in GSA eBuy and via email to Contracting Officer: Melissa Gonzalez at melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil.

Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement (PWS)_4 Dec 2025 DRAFT

2. Contractor Capability Survey_8 Dec 2025 http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil