Spanish Interpreter/Translator (On-Site) Services - USMCFP Spingfield

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is conducting market research for Spanish Interpreter/Translator services to support the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (USMCFP) in Springfield, Missouri. The services will be provided on-site and on an as-needed basis, with contractors required to be fluent in Spanish and experienced in medical translation across various institutional departments. Qualified vendors must be willing to undergo security clearance procedures, attend orientation, and comply with strict institutional regulations. The procurement will utilize a sources sought announcement format, targeting small businesses within NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services). Interested parties must complete and submit the Market Research Questionnaire by December 23, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with the formal solicitation to be posted exclusively on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

This procurement is not subject to any set-aside designations and represents a continuation of services currently provided by the incumbent contractor, Parliament, LLC, whose contract was awarded in October 2020. The anticipated contract structure includes a base year plus four one-year option periods, with an additional six-month extension period, with the current contract valued at $218,275.20 for the base year. The requirement calls for two on-site Spanish Interpreters/Translators capable of handling approximately 36 sessions per week per contractor employee, equating to 1,784 sessions annually. The existing contract is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2026, establishing the anticipated start date for the new contract award. The small business size standard for this NAICS category is $22.5 million in annual revenues.