Lima - Interpretation Services

The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru is seeking local interpretation services through Request for Quotation 19PE5026Q0005, a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 for commercial services. The Department of State's U.S. Embassy Lima requires consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services in English and Spanish for diplomatic meetings, negotiations, and official events involving government officials, diplomatic personnel, and VIPs. Offerors must demonstrate fluent bilingual capabilities, knowledge of U.S. government and history, ability to handle complex technical terminology, and adherence to professional codes of ethics including accuracy, impartiality, and non-advocacy. The Government will award a firm fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with firms in the competitive range if necessary. The solicitation deadline for proposals is February 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time, with questions having been due by February 12, 2026; Amendment 2, issued February 24, 2026, must be acknowledged by offerors prior to submission.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and allows all responsible sources to submit offers through electronic responses only. The contract will be structured as an indefinite-quantity agreement with a minimum annual order of $100 and maximum annual contract value of $82,000, covering the base 12-month performance period plus two optional one-year renewals and a potential six-month extension, for a maximum total contract duration of 3 years. Offerors must establish or maintain an established office in Lima, Peru with all required local licenses and permits in place, provide professional liability insurance, submit three years of client references demonstrating past performance, and comply with a 48-hour cancellation policy charging full service fees for late cancellations. Services will be performed in Peru, with the contractor responsible for transportation within Lima while the government pre-approves and pays for travel expenses outside Lima; services must be available 24/7, Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.