Foreign language interpretation services (spanish and other languags onsite support)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70FBR624Q00000031
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Austin, Texas 78717, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking to procure foreign language interpretation services, primarily in Spanish but also other languages, to support its disaster response and recovery operations in Texas. The scope of services includes providing onsite interpreters for various government functions such as home inspections, meetings, briefings, town halls, and emergency communications. The services are intended to ensure effective communication and engagement with diverse communities. The solicitation is an open competition with a 100% small business set-aside. Proposals are due by July 30, 2024, and the government intends to award a labor hour purchase order to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote represents the best value.
The contract opportunity is for a base period of 90 days with one 90-day option period. FEMA requires a minimum number of Spanish interpreters to be available daily across multiple counties affected by Disaster Declarations 4781 and 4798. Pricing will be on a labor hour basis, with reimbursement for other direct costs such as travel. There is no incumbent for this new requirement, and the total small business size standard is $22.5 million.
Notice text
The Language Support Services (LS) encompass a wide range of offerings including Foreign Language Interpretation Service (Spanish and other Language onsite support). These services are designed to support all FEMA components, such as Field Disaster Operations, International-Intergovernmental-Congressional and Public Affairs, Private Sector, and Resource Management. This procurement also facilitates joint efforts with other FEMA Directorates, Programs and Offices, Federal partners, international and domestic organizations, state and local entities, as well as voluntary, community, faith-based, profit, non-profit, and private organizations.
By providing comprehensive Foreign Language Interpretation Service (Spanish and other Language onsite support), it ensures effective communication and engagement with diverse communities, enhancing FEMA's ability to respond to and manage disasters. The scope of LS services is broad, addressing the varied needs of FEMA and its partners, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across all communication platforms and formats.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CLIN Structure.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Notice to Offers3.pdf | ||
| Notice to Offers2.pdf | ||
| Notice to Offers.pdf | ||
| QuestionsAndAnswers.pdf | ||
| 02.02.01 - sol_70FBR624Q00000031.pdf | ||
| 01.01.04 - CLIN Structure.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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