American Sign Language Interpreting Services ; NH Beaufort

The Defense Health Agency seeks American Sign Language interpreting and early intervention services for children with vision and/or hearing impairments at Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Beaufort, South Carolina, with proposals due August 4, 2026 and questions due July 28. This is a full and open competition firm fixed price commercial services contract under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance is Beaufort, SC 29906. Services include family training, orientation and mobility instruction, introductory ASL education, and ASL interpreting services delivered in the child's natural environment, Monday through Friday, 0700–1900 hours, excluding federal holidays and government facility closures.

All contractor personnel must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Deaf Education, Blind/Visual Impairment Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology; maintain valid South Carolina professional licensure and certification as applicable; and possess an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview score of 2 or higher for personnel serving hearing-impaired children. Documentation of qualifications must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to employee commencement.

The base period runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with four one-year option periods and a final partial option period through March 30, 2032. The pricing sheet includes six line items: Early Intervention Services (Family Training), Orientation & Mobility Services, Beginning American Sign Language, ASL Interpreting Services during business hours (20 hours for base and option periods 1–4; 10 hours in option period 5, 2-hour minimum), ASL Interpreting Services during non-business hours (variable quantities, 2-hour minimum), and Travel Expenses as a lump sum. All pricing is contractor-submitted; the total contract value is pending.

Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (pass/fail), Past Performance (significantly more important than price), and Price. Award is likely without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. NAICS 541930, PSC R608.