Interpreter Services ASL Translation Services IAW Statement of Work

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES at Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number: VA256-16-Q-1419.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541930, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES. The small business size standard is $7.5 Million.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, skilled and certified personnel to conduct TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center main campus located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Building 100. Houston, Texas 77030.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, skilled and certified personnel to conduct Interpretation and Translation services contract for a base, plus up to four option years. The vendor must provide services that will include but are not limited to furnishing the necessary personnel, materials, services, and otherwise do all things necessary for and incidental to providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter services in compliance with the Federal Rehabilitation Act pursuant to orders of the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC). Services are typically required Monday through Friday between the hours of 07:30-5:00pm. However, services can be required any time during a 24 hour day to allow access to patients and employees during all shifts. The MEDVAMC is defined by the following locations and future communicates based outpatient clinics: the service contract will be maintained in accordance with the Statement of Work.



See attached Statement of Work which applies to the performance of TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES with a Tentative period or performance 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2021.



(b) The place of acceptance will be:

Michael E. DeBakey VAMC,

2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030





Period of performance

The period of performance of this contract is tentatively set for a base year of 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017.





Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 11:30 A.M. CST on September 12, 2016. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Kever L. Swafford. The E-mail address is Kever.swafford@va.gov

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Kever L. Swafford (713) 794-7218, E-mail address is Kever.swafford@va.gov.



DELIVERABLES:

1. Technical Quote with Price Proposal

2. Past Performance Questionnaire (with completed pertinent info from one (1) similar job in scope and magnitude)

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.









See attached document:

Statement of Work for Interpreter Services Attachment 1

Past Performance Questionnaire for Interpreter Services Attachment 2