R699--Live Reader Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for live reader services to be provided at an employee residence through solicitation number 36C10D24Q0025. The solicitation requests quotes to provide reading services aloud materials not accessible with a screen reader and navigating various VA computer systems, with technical experience, past performance, and price being equally important evaluation factors. Quotes are due by November 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST and shall be submitted via email. The award will be a single all-or-none purchase order for a base period of performance from January 12, 2024 to February 23, 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 541611 and PSC code is R699. The solicitation documents do not name any incumbents or provide possible award values. Contractors must complete mandatory VA training and pass background checks to be eligible for award. One of the government files included outlines the wage determination for various reader services such as braille transcription, audio description, and tactile graphics.