LSJ Foreign Language Translation
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15BNAS26A00000036
- Agency
-
Central Office
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 15BNAS26A00000036
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20534, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office has issued a Limited Source Justification Notice for the continuation of foreign language translation services essential to institutional operations and security. The Bureau awarded a firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Piedmont Global Solutions, LLC (PGLS) for written translation of documents, transcription and translation of audio/voice recordings, and oral interpretation services focused on monitoring inmate communications for security threats. The justification for sole-source procurement centers on the critical need for continuity of service, as any interruption would create significant operational and security risks to inmates, staff, and the public, while also disrupting coordination with external law enforcement agencies relying on this monitoring for ongoing investigations. The contract carries an estimated total value of $9,900,000.00 and includes a base period of three months plus three additional one-month option periods. The Bureau acknowledges this is a limited-source award due to the incumbent vendor's current system integration and capability, though it commits to conducting future market research for competitive acquisitions once service continuity is no longer at risk.
Notice text
Continuity of Foreign Language Translation Service is essential to Bureau mission requirements. An interruption in service would create significant operational and security risks, including disruption of CTU’s ability to the secure and orderly running of institutions to include life and safety of inmates, staff and the public. In addition, disruption would negatively affect coordination with external law enforcement agencies that rely on monitoring of inmate communications for new and ongoing investigations. Because these functions are integral to daily operations, uninterrupted Translation services
Awarded contract 15BNAS26A00000036 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-12-19.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Source JOFOC updated signed.pdf |
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