ASL in-person services
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0224Q0209
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Points of contact
-
- Janice Moye jmoye@usgs.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services for a 5-year period of performance. The solicitation number is 140G0224Q0209 and it is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The award will be made using the simplified procedures for commercial items under FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.5, with the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror receiving the contract. All quotes must be submitted by email to the Contracting Specialist by September 13, 2024.
This procurement is a total small business set-aside with the NAICS code of 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services. There is no incumbent or current contractor indicated. The estimated value or budget range is not disclosed. The requirement is for in-person ASL interpretation services at least monthly, as well as additional services up to 16 hours per year, to support one employee. The period of performance is October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, with four one-year option periods.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
This amendment is being issued to provide questions and answers received.
1. For the Base Year, 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025, the Product/Service Code and Product/Service Description are different from the other years of the contract. Would you kindly advise/clarify the reason for the difference in the duties requested for the Base Year and those of the other subsequent years?
BASE YEAR - 00010 ASL In-Person Services
Product/Service Code: T016
Product/Service Description: PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL
Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025
REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL SUBSEQUENT YEARS: OY1 ASL Interpreter In-Person Services
(Option Line Item)
Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2025
Product/Service Code: R608
Product/Service Description: SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
Answer - PSC is an error and should be R608 as the others, this will be corrected on contract.
2. How far in advance will the actual date of service be shared so that schedules can be adequately cleared to ensure availability to perform tasks? Or. should the "anticipated exercise date" shown in the RFQ be looked at as the actual date for these services to be performed?
Answer - We will let them know a week before the event.
The anticipated exercise date is the date the Acquisition Office would start paperwork to exercise the next Option Year. 1.
3. Monthly services are being asked to be rendered for two hours per month (24 hrs per year), plus 16 additional hours per year for various other meetings. What is the schedule of dates for those additional meetings? How far in advance will those dates be made known in order to plan adequately for availability?
Answer- The dates are the first Tuesday of the month. Those meetings usually start at 10am. Those dates will be known a week in advance if they change.
4. Lastly, would you advise the name and award amount of the previous contractor/vendor who serviced this account, if available/applicable?
Answer - This is a new requirement.
5. BASIS FOR AWARD- The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed etc. To be considered technically acceptable, the offeror shall provide proof of current National Interpreter Certification or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Query: Is this certification required from the vendor or listed candidate? Please suggest.
Answer- The Interpreter should have proof of current National Interpreter Certification or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
6. Can you provide information on the current incumbent(s) for this contract and their performance?
Answer- Please see #4
7. Is there a set budget for this contract, and if so, can you share that information?
Answer- I can not share that information.
8. Are there any specific experience requirements beyond the National Interpreter Certification or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification? b. Would state-level certifications or other national certifications (e.g., BEI, EIPA, NAD) be considered equivalent to the NIC or RID certifications?
Answer- Please see #5
9. Are there any security clearance requirements for interpreters accessing the facility?
Answer- At this time there are no security clearances needed.
Update #2 ·
This amendment is being issued to provide questions and answers received.
1. For the Base Year, 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025, the Product/Service Code and Product/Service Description are different from the other years of the contract. Would you kindly advise/clarify the reason for the difference in the duties requested for the Base Year and those of the other subsequent years?
BASE YEAR - 00010 ASL In-Person Services
Product/Service Code: T016
Product/Service Description: PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL
Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025
REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL SUBSEQUENT YEARS: OY1 ASL Interpreter In-Person Services
(Option Line Item)
Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2025
Product/Service Code: R608
Product/Service Description: SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
Answer - PSC is an error and should be R608 as the others, this will be corrected on contract.
2. How far in advance will the actual date of service be shared so that schedules can be adequately cleared to ensure availability to perform tasks? Or. should the "anticipated exercise date" shown in the RFQ be looked at as the actual date for these services to be performed?
Answer - We will let them know a week before the event.
The anticipated exercise date is the date the Acquisition Office would start paperwork to exercise the next Option Year. 1.
3. Monthly services are being asked to be rendered for two hours per month (24 hrs per year), plus 16 additional hours per year for various other meetings. What is the schedule of dates for those additional meetings? How far in advance will those dates be made known in order to plan adequately for availability?
Answer- The dates are the first Tuesday of the month. Those meetings usually start at 10am. Those dates will be known a week in advance if they change.
4. Lastly, would you advise the name and award amount of the previous contractor/vendor who serviced this account, if available/applicable?
Answer - This is a new requirement.
Update #1 ·
1) This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for ASL Interpretation Services for 5 years in accordance with the attached solicitation.
2) The solicitation number is 140G0224Q0209 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc.
4) This solicitation is a SET ASIDE for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS Code is 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services.
5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6) All questions and quote must be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, Janice Moye at jmoye@usgs.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0224Q0209_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0224Q0209_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0224Q0209.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ASL in-person services | Award Notice | |
| ASL in-person services | Solicitation |
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