Native Language Translation Services for OIED

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office is seeking Native Language Translation Services for four specific Native American languages: Yu'pik (Central dialect), Cherokee (Western dialect), Ojibwe (Western dialect), and Navajo. The solicitation (RFQ 140A1625Q0014) requires translation services for federal agency documents, signage, and website content, with an estimated 610 hours of service per language during a one-year performance period from January 20, 2025 to January 19, 2026. Contractors must submit technical capabilities including translator resumes, pricing via a provided template, and relevant past performance within the last 5 years. The government will evaluate proposals using a trade-off methodology that considers technical capability, past performance, and price. Key deadlines include January 3, 2025 for submitting questions and January 15, 2025 at 1400 EST for quote submissions.

The contract is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 541930, with a size standard of $22.5M. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and may make either a single award for all languages or multiple awards (up to 4) based on its best interests. Performance will be remote with electronic deliverables, and contractors must maintain IEE eligibility throughout the solicitation, award, and contract periods. Translations will be completed in Microsoft Word format and must undergo a quality assurance process to verify cultural accuracy, with turnaround times ranging from weeks to a month depending on project size. The work is project-based, meaning full-time commitment is not guaranteed, and translations will be authorized on an as-needed basis by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).