American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M00264-26-RFI-0018
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22134, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify small business vendors capable of providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter support services for the Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The requirement involves procuring certified ASL interpreters to provide reasonable accommodations for a deaf civilian Marine employee attending process reviews, decision briefs, and other substantial meetings. Interpreters must hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certified (NIC), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or V Certification, and/or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) credentials, with a minimum Tier 3 (SECRET) security clearance required. The RFI serves for market research and planning purposes only, with no formal evaluation criteria outlined as this is a pre-solicitation document. The deadline for responding to this RFI is March 31, 2026, with all future correspondence directed to the Contract Specialist at iishsha.g.rucker.civ@usmc.mil.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business vendors. The PWS specifies sustained recurring support including two unclassified interpreters providing eight hours of services Monday through Friday for three weeks annually; two classified interpreters providing eight hours every Tuesday for 37 weeks; two classified interpreters providing eight hours every Thursday for 37 weeks; and one classified interpreter providing six days per week for six weeks during program testing travels. Performance standards require 100 percent continuous maintenance of certifications and 99 percent quality in interpretation services. Services will be provided primarily in the Quantico, Virginia vicinity with occasional work in the greater Northern Virginia area and potential travel to Twenty-nine Palms, Camp Pendleton, Yuma, and other national locations. The RFI explicitly states this is for informational purposes only, is not a solicitation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement, with no funds available for response preparation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
*AMENDMENT 0001*
This amendment is issued to correct the email address for the Contract Specialist associated with this Request for Information (RFI). All future submissions and correspondence with the Contract Specialist should be directed to the following email address: iishsha.g.rucker.civ@usmc.mil. All other information, including the submission deadline, remains unchanged.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, is conducting market research on behalf of the Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA). The purpose is to identify small business vendors capable of providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter support services.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA.
INTRODUCTION: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research and planning purposes. It provides industry an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding the draft technical specifications outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
DISCLAIMER:
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:
The DRAFT American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter PWS is attached to this RFI.
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:
This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry’s feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required supplies/services. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely to gather industry feedback regarding the anticipated technical specifications, cost and performance risks, and other relevant considerations associated with the required supplies and/or services.
Please provide input on the following:
- Capability: Can your organization deliver all products and services outlined in the draft PWS Description?
- Barriers to Competition: Are there any conditions, certifications, or proprietary constraints that could limit fair competition?
- Proposal Interest: Are you likely to submit a proposal for this requirement? Please explain your reasoning.
- Commercial Availability: Is this product/service commonly available in the commercial market?
- Pricing Structure: Can this requirement be fulfilled under a Firm Fixed Price contract?
- Competition Influencers: Are there any specific conditions, requirements, or limitations that could affect open and fair competition?
- NAICS Classification: What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) best align with this requirement? Recommended Code: 541930
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Submissions shall reference RFI No. “M00264-26-RFI-0018“American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter” in the subject line.
Interested vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses no later than 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 12, 2026, via email to the following email address: Jamie A. Dufrene, Jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil (Contracting Officer), and Iishsha G. Rucker iishsha.g.rucker.civ@usmc.mil (Contract Specialist).
Request responses shall be provided in no more than 10 pages excluding cover page.
Questions and comments regarding this requirement will be accepted, reviewed and answered if the Government determines responses are warranted.
The Government will not consider any vendor email that is incomplete or is not addressing this RFI questions. The Government reserves the right to determine if a response addresses this RFI, is not complete, and/or to not review a response without any further communication with the vendor supplying the information.
Submissions must include:
1) Responses to the “Industry Feedback” section of this RFI.
2) Business name and address.
3) Name of company representative and their business title.
4) Type of Business.
5) Cage Code and UEI; and
6)Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the service, to include General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), NASA SEWP or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)
7) Delivery Information Estimate lead time.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423.
The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
Update #1 ·
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, is conducting market research on behalf of the Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA). The purpose is to identify small business vendors capable of providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter support services.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA.
INTRODUCTION: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research and planning purposes. It provides industry an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding the draft technical specifications outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
DISCLAIMER:
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:
The DRAFT American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter PWS is attached to this RFI.
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:
This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry’s feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required supplies/services. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely to gather industry feedback regarding the anticipated technical specifications, cost and performance risks, and other relevant considerations associated with the required supplies and/or services.
Please provide input on the following:
- Capability: Can your organization deliver all products and services outlined in the draft PWS Description?
- Barriers to Competition: Are there any conditions, certifications, or proprietary constraints that could limit fair competition?
- Proposal Interest: Are you likely to submit a proposal for this requirement? Please explain your reasoning.
- Commercial Availability: Is this product/service commonly available in the commercial market?
- Pricing Structure: Can this requirement be fulfilled under a Firm Fixed Price contract?
- Competition Influencers: Are there any specific conditions, requirements, or limitations that could affect open and fair competition?
- NAICS Classification: What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) best align with this requirement? Recommended Code: 541930
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Submissions shall reference RFI No. “M00264-26-RFI-0018“American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter” in the subject line.
Interested vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses no later than 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 12, 2026, via email to the following email address: Jamie A. Dufrene, Jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil (Contracting Officer), and Iishsha G. Rucker Iishsha.G.Rrucker.civ@usmc.mil (Contract Specialist).
Request responses shall be provided in no more than 10 pages excluding cover page.
Questions and comments regarding this requirement will be accepted, reviewed and answered if the Government determines responses are warranted.
The Government will not consider any vendor email that is incomplete or is not addressing this RFI questions. The Government reserves the right to determine if a response addresses this RFI, is not complete, and/or to not review a response without any further communication with the vendor supplying the information.
Submissions must include:
1) Responses to the “Industry Feedback” section of this RFI.
2) Business name and address.
3) Name of company representative and their business title.
4) Type of Business.
5) Cage Code and UEI; and
6)Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the service, to include General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), NASA SEWP or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)
7) Delivery Information Estimate lead time.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423.
The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).docx | DOCX document |
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