Balouch (Balochi)/Urdu linguistic services to support the NCIS TCU mission and operational requirements in Bahrain and other countries within the TCU Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6328520250866
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
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 Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is issuing a Request for Information on behalf of the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) to procure Balouch (Balochi) and Urdu linguistic services supporting the NCIS Transnational Crimes Unit mission in Bahrain and other countries within their Area of Responsibility. The requirement seeks two full-time equivalent Category Two Certified Linguists who must possess SECRET security clearances, Interagency Language Roundtable proficiency level 3, and capabilities to support maritime interdiction operations including vessel boarding and translation services. Contractor personnel must maintain their security clearance throughout the contract period and be physically capable of extended maritime operations with water survival skills and rapid deployment capabilities. Industry responses to this RFI are limited to five typewritten pages in 12-point font and must be submitted by September 11, 2025. The government seeks feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement to enhance competition and improve the procurement approach.
This opportunity is designated as a full and open competition with no set-aside provisions, falling under NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) with a small business standard of $22.5 million. The contract structure includes a base period running from January 9, 2026 through January 8, 2027, with one optional twelve-month extension that would extend the period of performance through January 8, 2028. Linguists must be stationed within 30 miles of the NCIS Middle East Field Office in Bahrain and maintain on-call availability for short-notice missions throughout the Middle East and Africa region. The requirement specifically calls for linguists with operational experience in the Middle East or CENTCOM region who can travel extensively within the Area of Responsibility. No current contractor or incumbent information was disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and specific contract values have not yet been established.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA on behalf of the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) in Quantico, VA. The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA Office is seeking marketing information, from responsible sources to gain knowledge of potential qualified business sources capable of providing the following same or similar services. NCIS has a requirement to procure and to obtain Balouch (Balochi)/Urdu linguistic services to support the NCIS TCU mission and operational requirements in Bahrain and other countries within the TCU Area of Responsibility (AOR). The resultant contract will require Contractor personnel, prime contractor or any subcontractor performing work under this contract must possess a valid SECRET security clearance at time of the quote submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The Base period of performance (POP is from 09 January 2026 through 08 January 2027 with one (1) Option if exercised would have an ending POP date of 08 January 2028. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541930 and the small business standard is $22,500,000.00.
Included with this RFI are the draft performance work statement (PWS) associated with this effort for reference when responding to this RFI. Firms offering a system and/or possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this RFI providing industry feedback to the draft PWS. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten WORD document pages in no less than 12 font size. All comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas will not be responded to directly. The goal of such feedback is to consider suggestions that might enhance competition, improve the clarity of the requirement, or leverage industry expertise, as well as any other ideas that could result in improved services. The submission should include the following information and reference N6328520250866:
1. Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address
2. DUNS number, Cage Code, Business Size and Classification, NAICS Code # for this Service Requirement
3. An indication if any service is available under your GSA Schedule.
4. Any information that is an industry standard and not particular to your company including performance standards and/or practices that may be considered for this requirement.
5. Please provide if your company can perform to the period of performance with Options until the requirement completion.
6. Does your company provide security clearances and please provide type of clearance.
This is not a notice of solicitation. This RFI does not constitute a RFQ, nor does this issuance restrict the Government’s acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, catalog, or service specifications which shall be considered by the FLC Norfolk Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA. The government will consider and analyze all information received; formal responses will not be furnished; however, the information may be utilized in the development of a final specifications/PWS and/or Request for Quotes (RFQ). Responses should be submitted to NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office – Mr. Thomas Carey - Code 280.3, via email: thomas.carey56.civ@us.navy.mil should be submitted no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time. (EST) on 11 September 2025. No facsimile responses will be accepted. The Government will not reimburse a Contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Submissions will not be returned. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review NECO for updates to this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft - 9-04-25 - PWS Linguist TCU.pdf |
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