Sign Language Interpreter for DR4856-CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70FBR925Q00000006
- Agency
- FEMA Region 9 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Local Area Set-Aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Demetria Carter demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov (510) 627-7241
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 9 is seeking Sign Language Interpreter services for disaster declaration 4856 in California, focusing on providing comprehensive communication access services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The solicitation requires contractors to deliver both onsite and remote American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, with coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily and 24-hour emergency availability. Qualified interpreters must hold national certification through NAD-RID, with specialized certifications available as needed, and the contractor must maintain a minimum roster of two interpreters capable of rapid deployment within 72 hours of award. The evaluation will be conducted using a best value approach, with technical approach being the most critical factor, followed by staffing plan, past performance, and pricing. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM PT on January 17, 2025, and must be submitted to Contracting Officer Demetria Carter via email.
The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services, with a small business size standard of $22,500,000 and preference given to local California businesses. The base contract period is 90 days with one potential 90-day option period, and the contract will be awarded on a labor-hour basis. The performance will primarily serve Los Angeles County, which has an estimated deaf population of 800,000, with the ability to scale interpreter deployment by 50% during surge events. The Service Contract Act of 1965 applies, with wage determination No. 2015-5613 establishing minimum wage rates, and the contract allows for travel reimbursement for distances over 50 miles. The total estimated value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement is structured to provide flexible, responsive sign language interpretation services across the state of California during disaster response and recovery operations.
Notice text
DUE TO THE URGENT/IMMEDIATE NEED THERE IS A QUICK TURNAROUND RESPONSE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Procurement Section is issuing this urgent Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purpose of procuring the services of Sign Language within the State of California for disaster declaration 4856.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, and FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The solicitation number 70FBR925Q00000006 is being issued for a request for quotes (RFQ) for Small Business contractors. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02, effective January 3, 2025.
This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside and the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services, with a small business size standard of $22,500,000.00. Preference will be given to local businesses in California.
The Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (41 U.S.C. 351) is applicable to this procurement and the following wage determination shall be applicable to the resulting purchase order: Wage Determination No.: 2015-5613 (Rev.-28).
The base contract period of performance is 90 days from the date of award, and (1) 90-day option period.
A labor hour contract award may be made to the responsible offeror submitting an overall proposal that is determined best value to the Government’s needs, price and other factors considered, using the procedures prescribed in the technical evaluation factors.
The proposal shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Demetria Carter at demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov and cc: kimberly.sanders@fema.dhs.gov no later than 2:00 pm PT, January 17, 2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 70FBR925Q00000006.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination 2015-5613.pdf | ||
| Sign Language Services-CA-PWS.pdf |
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