R608--ASL Interpreter Services The contractor shall provide American Sign Language (ASL) services - The contract employee level of background investigation and clearance required for this effort is
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C10D24Q0197
- Agency
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VBA Headquarters
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is seeking American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services for its regional office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The contractor shall provide qualified ASL interpreters to support VA employees at the regional office and various outbased locations. The contract requires a certain level of background investigation and clearance for contractor personnel, adherence to VA security and privacy training, and compliance with data breach notification and liquidated damages provisions. Offers are due by August 19, 2024, and the award is projected for July 24, 2024.
This solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category. The current contract number is VANCRO/36C10E19P0291, with a period of performance from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. The estimated annual requirement is 2,500 interpreter hours, with a demand of approximately 50-60 hours per month on average and an additional 10 hours of ad hoc assignments with 48-hours' notice. The primary locations requiring ASL services are 251 N. Main St., Ft. Liberty, and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Current contract # VANCRO/36C10E19P0291/OY4 Â Â Â POP: 09/01/23 08/31/24
The 50-60 hours per month annualized total is 720. Where are the other 1780 hours, and how are they structured? Is the demand 50-60 hours per week, not per month? We may hire an employee in the future who may require ASL services, there may be additional meetings or training requirements etc. Billed monthly
Can remote services be used in lieu of onsite if onsite services cannot be secured? YesÂ
Is this a new contract or an existing contract out for re-bid? New
If existing, who is the incumbent, contract value, and length of the contract? Not sure if I would be able to disclose who currently has the ASL contract.
Historically, what have been the biggest challenges supporting this effort? We have had no historical issues.Â
We are asking that the deadline be extended by 10 days so that we can receive answers to the questions and have sufficient time to create the proposal. See above  Â
Update #2 ·
Amendment to answer vendor questions
Regarding the solicitation included in the subject line for ASL interpretation services in NC VA facilities, the contract outlines the need for training/paperwork to be completed by interpreters. Will interpreters be compensated for the required training? If so, is there a document listing the rates for said compensation?
No compensation for the training. They would be given access to TMS to take the training at home.
Historically, what is the demand for services per location?
The locations that will typically see more use for ASL services would be 251 N. Main St., Ft. Liberty, and Camp Lejeune. Right now, 251 N. Main has an immediate need. The other addresses were added as those locations are in our scope of employment. Â
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Of the 2500 estimated hours, how much is estimated as regularly scheduled, and how much is ad hoc?
Around 50-60 hours per month should be the average and about 10 hours could be adhoc.
How much advanced notice will be given for ad hoc assignments?
48-hours
Update #1 ·
American Sign Language Services for Winston-Salem NC VA RO
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C10D24Q0197 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10D24Q0197 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS.docx | DOCX document | |
| P07 Winston-Salem Wage Determination No 2015-4399 Revision No 23 Dated 05152024.pdf | ||
| 36C10D24Q0197_2.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
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