Recovery - over the phone interpretation and written translations

THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) HAS AWARDED AN 8(A) SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT TO TRANSLATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC FOR OVER THE PHONE INTERPREATION AND WRITTEN TRANSLATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (EBSA). THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED ON A FIXED PRICE BASIS; HOWEVER SOME MINOR TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTRACT WILL BE PERFORMED ON A LABOR HOUR BASIS. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT CONSISTS OF A 12 MONTH BASE YEAR WITH FOUR OPTION YEARS.



DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS FOR USE OF OTHER THAN A FIXED PRICE CONTRACT:



Upon the basis of the following findings and determination that I hereby make pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 16.6, the proposed contract described below may be entered into on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis.



Description of the agency requirement:



The United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), requires the support of a contractor to provide over-the-phone interpretation and written translation services.



Findings



1. The proposed procurement calls for the services of a contractor to provide over-the-phone interpretation and written translation services.



2. FAR Subpart 16.6 indicates that a Time and Materials contract is only appropriate when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate the extent or duration of the work, or to anticipate costs with any reasonable degree of confidence. At the time of award, neither the Program Office nor the Contracting Officer can determine the amount of support required with any reasonable degree of confidence.



3. A determination will be made prior to award, that the proposed contractors accounting system is adequate for the determination of costs applicable to the proposed contract, and the solicitation makes provisions for maintenance of adequate records and controls, including appropriate surveillance by Government personnel during the performance as to reasonably assure that inefficient or wasteful methods will not be used.



Determination



1. In accordance with FAR 16.301-3(b), this is not a cost-reimbursement contract for the acquisition of commercial items.



2. It is impracticable to secure services of the kind or quality required, without the use of the proposed contract type.



3. The estimated cost of the proposed contract is $300,000.00, which includes labor and materials for the period of a twelve (12) months with four additional option years.