Department of War Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise (DLITE) III DRAFT Solicitation
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLITEIII
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Warren, Michigan, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army intends to solicit multiple IDIQ contracts to provide foreign language interpretation, translation, and transcription services under the Department of War Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise (DLITE) III vehicle, with a draft solicitation posted for comment due August 25, 2026. The IDIQ will span a five-year base ordering period plus one optional five-year ordering period for a total of ten years, with a program ceiling of $3.5 billion. The procurement comprises two mission areas: Train and Sustain Operations (set aside for small businesses) and Force Projection Operations (full and open competition).
Performance occurs worldwide to support Department of War Enterprise operations including military training, field exercises, humanitarian operations, and intelligence support. Linguists must pass language skills testing within nine months per the Interagency Linguist Roundtable scale with minimum scores of three and undergo annual recertification. Three categories are specified: Category I for non-cleared local or third-country nationals; Category II for U.S. citizens with interim SECRET clearance; Category III for U.S. citizens with TOP SECRET/SCI clearances. The contractor must maintain a CONUS-based Program Management Office with regular hours, provide 24/7 corporate availability, and implement comprehensive quality control and security programs compliant with NISPOM and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency requirements.
Each awardee receives a $5,000 guaranteed minimum task order in the first year. Task orders will use various pricing structures: Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Time and Materials, and Labor Hour. The minimum task order value is $5,000. Services include direct interpretation, transcription, translation, sign language interpretation, and cultural familiarization training. NAICS code 541930 applies.
Notice text
Please see draft solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 0006 - Past Performance Questionnaire (Train and Sustain)_DRAFT_06AUG26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 0003 - Q-Card (Force Projection)_DRAFT_06AUG26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DRAFT DLITE III Solicitation - W50NH9-27-R-A002_DRAFT.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0005 - Past Performance Questionnaire (Force Projection)_DRAFT_06AUG26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 0004 - Q-Card (Train and Sustain)_DRAFT_06AUG26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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