Language Service IDIQ

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research to identify capable sources for comprehensive, scalable language services under a potential Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. The FBI seeks capabilities across six primary service categories: interpretation services in all modalities (in-person, remote, simultaneous, consecutive, and classified support); translation services for written documents and technical subjects; language access and accommodation services for Limited English Proficiency support; technology-enabled language services including machine translation and AI-assisted workflows; specialized and mission-specific services such as rare language interpretation and field-deployable linguists; and performance requirements addressing nationwide coverage, rapid response, quality assurance, and cybersecurity compliance. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by April 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, consisting of a cover letter (1-5 pages), technical approach (limited to 25 pages), and an Excel template documenting language offerings. The RFI is for market research purposes only and will not result in contract awards. Respondents should direct questions to Contracting Officer Sarah Atchley (SADAMS5@fbi.gov) or Contract Specialist Renae Yuille (NRYUILLE@fbi.gov).

This procurement includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any current contractors or potential incumbents. The proposed contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, with flexible contract types available at the task order level, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, or Hybrid arrangements. The anticipated NAICS code is 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), and the contract will support both domestic and international performance capability. The RFI references an extensive list of approximately 500 languages and language variants organized alphabetically, indicating the breadth of multilingual support the FBI anticipates requiring. The government seeks unlimited intellectual property rights and will not reimburse respondents for submission costs. No specific budget or award value has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage.