On-site Sign Language Interpreter Services

The Department of the Army is seeking on-site sign language interpreter services for the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The pre-solicitation notice outlines a requirement for professional interpreters who can provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, visitors, and contractors. Qualified interpreters must possess national certification such as RID or NAD credentials, demonstrate fluency in ASL and English, and have experience in technical, medical, and administrative environments. The government will evaluate potential vendors based on their capability statements, business information, SAM registration, and professional qualifications. Interested vendors must submit their documentation by May 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Alicia Piercy via email, with specific requirements including company name, contact information, CAGE code, NAICS code, and business size.

The contract will be a Time & Materials (T&M) Purchase Order/Contract under NAICS code 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services, with a base year and two 12-month option years. The total service requirement is approximately 680 hours of face-to-face interpreting, with a one-hour minimum per assignment and a 72-hour response time for interpreter requests. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. While the exact award value is not specified, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement. Interpreters will be required to be physically present at Tobyhanna Army Depot, with services covering various communication needs including meetings, interviews, training, and other workplace interactions, and must maintain a minimum of 80% availability for requested assignments.