Disaster Communication Access Real-Time CART Services Spokane, WA

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
70FBR024Q00000002
Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Homeland Security
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
PSC
R608 Support- Administrative: Translation And Interpreting
Place of performance
Spokane, Washington, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation seeks proposals for communication access real-time translation (CART) services to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Joint Field Office in Spokane, Washington. Offerors must propose hourly rates for one or more American Sign Language interpreters to provide CART services ensuring accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience providing similar services, price, and past performance history. Proposals are due by March 6, 2024.

The solicitation is set aside for total small businesses residing or located in Spokane County, Washington. There is no minimum number of hours or days guaranteed, and service hours may decrease during the potential base period of 90 days and subsequent option periods. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and agree to maintain accurate registration. The place of performance is Spokane, Washington.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Communication Access Real-Time (CART) Services to local vendors to the State of Washington
for FEMA Joint Field Office Spokane, WA.

Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Friday MAR 08, 2024

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued.

This solicitation is for CART Services. Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Rate Determination applies. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours or days; offerors should be aware that number of hours and number of days of service may be decreased during the term of this contract. There will be a base period of ninety days from date of award with possible option periods. There is no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity in this solicitation.

All offerors must be registered in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of the offer and provide a UEI number in the response. Vendor must agree to keep UEI and SAM entries current through the life of the contract. Payment will be made by automatic funds transfer to the financial information in the vendor's SAM registration. The vendor must also state that all online representations and certifications are current, complete, and accurate.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on the basis of best value to the government which is not necessarily the lowest price. Award will not be "lowest price technically acceptable". Evaluation will be made on three factors as per FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items:
Factor 1: Experience. This factor is slightly more important than Price and Past Performance. This offeror is to provide verifiable evidence of experience in CART services, preferably in disaster operations. This factor is not limited to Government contracts but shall include all relevant experience.
Factor 2: Price. Offeror is to propose an hourly rate for CART services at various locations as needed. In addition, the Offeror may propose additional line items in the Offeror's proposal.
Factor 3: Past Performance. The offeror is to submit a list of all Federal Government contracts worked in the last seven years by contract number, and indicate Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. If subcontractor, list prime contractor points of contact. Include contracting officer and office location, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Technical Monitors, Quality Insurance Inspector/Evaluator, etc. Other than Federal contracts (ie State or local government, commercial) may also be used as references.
Offers may be in any format that addresses all three evaluation factors and includes the required information:
Offeror name, primary point of contact, UEI number, address including county, email address and phone number.

An hourly price for Interpretive services  as needed.

A statement that online representations and certifications are current and accurate
Offers will be accepted only by email [preferred manner of delivery] to Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov with subject line: CART services for Spokane County, WA.
Subject to Funds Availability.
Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Friday Mar 08, 2024.
Contracting Officer:
Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov
(425)686-4821

Update #2 ·

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Communication Access Real-Time (CART) Services
Service for FEMA Joint Field Office Spokane, WA.

Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Wednesday MAR 06, 2024

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued.

This solicitation is for CART Services. Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Rate Determination applies. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours or days; offerors should be aware that number of hours and number of days of service may be decreased during the term of this contract. There will be a base period of ninety days from date of award with possible option periods. There is no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity in this solicitation.


52.226-4 - Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007)
(a) Set-aside area. Offers are solicited only from businesses residing or primarily doing business in the counties of Spokane, WA. Offers received from other businesses shall not be considered.
(b) This set-aside is in addition to any small business set-aside contained in this contract.

All offerors must be registered in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of the offer and provide a UEI number in the response. Vendor must agree to keep UEI and SAM entries current through the life of the contract. Payment will be made by automatic funds transfer to the financial information in the vendor's SAM registration. The vendor must also state that all online representations and certifications are current, complete, and accurate.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on the basis of best value to the government which is not necessarily the lowest price. Award will not be "lowest price technically acceptable". Evaluation will be made on three factors as per FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items:
Factor 1: Experience. This factor is slightly more important than Price and Past Performance. This offeror is to provide verifiable evidence of experience in CART services, preferably in disaster operations. This factor is not limited to Government contracts but shall include all relevant experience.
Factor 2: Price. Offeror is to propose an hourly rate for CART services at various locations as needed. In addition, the Offeror may propose additional line items in the Offeror's proposal.
Factor 3: Past Performance. The offeror is to submit a list of all Federal Government contracts worked in the last seven years by contract number, and indicate Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. If subcontractor, list prime contractor points of contact. Include contracting officer and office location, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Technical Monitors, Quality Insurance Inspector/Evaluator, etc. Other than Federal contracts (ie State or local government, commercial) may also be used as references.
Offers may be in any format that addresses all three evaluation factors and includes the required information:
Offeror name, primary point of contact, UEI number, address including county, email address and phone number.

A signed statement that the offeror meets the definition of a local firm as outlined in FAR 52.226-4 above. Signature may be manual or electronic.

An hourly price for Interpretive services  as needed.

A statement that online representations and certifications are current and accurate
Offers will be accepted only by email [preferred manner of delivery] to Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov with subject line: CART services for Spokane County, WA.
Subject to Funds Availability.
Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Wednesday Mar 06, 2024.
Contracting Officer:
Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov
(425)686-4821

Update #1 ·

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Communication Access Real-Time (CART) Services
Service for FEMA Joint Field Office Spokane, WA.

Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Wednesday MAR 06, 2024

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued.

This solicitation is for CART Services. Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Rate Determination applies. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours or days; offerors should be aware that number of hours and number of days of service may be decreased during the term of this contract. There will be a base period of ninety days from date of award with possible option periods. There is no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity in this solicitation.


52.226-4 - Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007)
(a) Set-aside area. Offers are solicited only from businesses residing or primarily doing business in the counties of Spokane, WA. Offers received from other businesses shall not be considered.
(b) This set-aside is in addition to any small business set-aside contained in this contract.

All offerors must be registered in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of the offer and provide a UEI number in the response. Vendor must agree to keep UEI and SAM entries current through the life of the contract. Payment will be made by automatic funds transfer to the financial information in the vendor's SAM registration. The vendor must also state that all online representations and certifications are current, complete, and accurate.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on the basis of best value to the government which is not necessarily the lowest price. Award will not be "lowest price technically acceptable". Evaluation will be made on three factors as per FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items:
Factor 1: Experience. This factor is slightly more important than Price and Past Performance. This offeror is to provide verifiable evidence of experience in Class II armed guard operations, preferably in disaster operations. This factor is not limited to Government contracts but shall include all relevant experience.
Factor 2: Price. Offeror is to propose an hourly rate for one Class II armed guard and an hourly rate for up to 5 armed guards at various locations as needed. In addition, the Offeror may propose additional line items in the Offeror's proposal.
Factor 3: Past Performance. The offeror is to submit a list of all Federal Government contracts worked in the last seven years by contract number, and indicate Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. If subcontractor, list prime contractor points of contact. Include contracting officer and office location, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Technical Monitors, Quality Insurance Inspector/Evaluator, etc. Other than Federal contracts (ie State or local government, commercial) may also be used as references.
Offers may be in any format that addresses all three evaluation factors and includes the required information:
Offeror name, primary point of contact, UEI number, address including county, email address and phone number.

A signed statement that the offeror meets the definition of a local firm as outlined in FAR 52.226-4 above. Signature may be manual or electronic.

An hourly price for Interpretive services  as needed.

A statement that online representations and certifications are current and accurate
Offers will be accepted only by email [preferred manner of delivery] to Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov with subject line: CART services for Spokane County, WA.
Subject to Funds Availability.
Offers are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time Wednesday Mar 06, 2024.
Contracting Officer:
Richard.Albidress@fema.dhs.gov
(425)686-4821

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