Spoken Yup'ik Language Interpreters FEMA Alaska Disaster 4893-AK
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70FBR026Q00000001
- Agency
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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
- Anchorage, Alaska 99513, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 is seeking qualified language interpreters fluent in Central Alaskan Yup'ik and English to provide both in-person and remote interpretation services to disaster survivors applying for assistance in response to Typhoon Halong (Presidential Declared Disaster 4893-AK). The primary service locations are Anchorage and Bethel, Alaska, with potential deployment to other affected areas. Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, high school diploma, age 18 or older, one year of translation experience, and demonstrated language proficiency in both Yup'ik and English. Evaluation criteria include contractor experience, interpreter availability, locality of the business, and pricing. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by November 4, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time, and quotations are due by November 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time.
This solicitation is designated as a Disaster Area Set-Aside with preference given to businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) that primarily reside in the Northwest Arctic Borough, Lower Yukon Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA), or Lower Kuskokwim REAA. If no eligible businesses are identified within the declared disaster area, preference extends to businesses throughout the State of Alaska. The contract period is 90 days beginning from the date of award, with interpreters expected to maintain availability during operating hours (currently 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and receive 48 hours' notice for assignments. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at Federal Travel Regulation rates with pre-approval from the Contracting Officer. No specific award value is stated in the solicitation; billing will be based solely on hours worked. Interpreters should anticipate logistical constraints in Alaska and plan for at least a two-day lead time when traveling between regional locations such as Anchorage, Bethel, and Kotzebue.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Solicitation 70FBR026Q00000001 AMENDMENT 0002
This amendment provides clarifications and Questions and Answers received before the cut-off on 10/4/2025. Please review the attachment for updated statements, answers to questions from offerors, and clarifications.
End of amendment.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) Region 10, has an immediate and urgent need for language interpreters who fluently speak Yup’ik and English to assist with disaster survivors who are applying for disaster assistance primarily in Anchorage and Bethel Alaska and other possible locations affected by Typhoon Halong, Presedentially Declared Disaster 4893-AK. The interpretation services will be performed in person and over the phone.
This is a DISASTER AREA SET ASIDE. Preference will be given to those businesses registered in the System for Award Management who primarily reside in the Alaska Boroughs of:
-Northwest Arctic Borough
-Lower Yukon Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA)
-Lower Kuskokwim REAA
If no eligible businesses are found within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, preference will be extended to businesses within the State of Alaska.
Questions are due by November 4, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Quotations are due by November 5, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Update #3 ·
Solicitation 70FBR026Q00000001 AMENDMENT
Questions and Answers will be updated frequently. Please review attachment.
End of amendment.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) Region 10, has an immediate and urgent need for language interpreters who fluently speak Yup’ik and English to assist with disaster survivors who are applying for disaster assistance primarily in Anchorage and Bethel Alaska and other possible locations affected by Typhoon Halong, Presedentially Declared Disaster 4893-AK. The interpretation services will be performed in person and over the phone.
This is a DISASTER AREA SET ASIDE. Preference will be given to those businesses registered in the System for Award Management who primarily reside in the Alaska Boroughs of:
-Northwest Arctic Borough
-Lower Yukon Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA)
-Lower Kuskokwim REAA
If no eligible businesses are found within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, preference will be extended to businesses within the State of Alaska.
Questions are due by November 4, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Quotations are due by November 5, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Update #2 ·
Solicitation 70FBR026Q00000001 AMENDMENT
This solicitation /Request for Quotation is revised as follows:
1) Period of Performance is 90-days beginning date of award.
2) Only hours worked will be billable.
3) FAR Clauses 52.212-2 AND 52.212-4 are removed from this solicitation.
End of amendment.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) Region 10, has an immediate and urgent need for language interpreters who fluently speak Yup’ik and English to assist with disaster survivors who are applying for disaster assistance primarily in Anchorage and Bethel Alaska and other possible locations affected by Typhoon Halong, Presedentially Declared Disaster 4893-AK. The interpretation services will be performed in person and over the phone.
This is a DISASTER AREA SET ASIDE. Preference will be given to those businesses registered in the System for Award Management who primarily reside in the Alaska Boroughs of:
-Northwest Arctic Borough
-Lower Yukon Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA)
-Lower Kuskokwim REAA
If no eligible businesses are found within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, preference will be extended to businesses within the State of Alaska.
Questions are due by November 4, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Quotations are due by November 5, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Update #1 ·
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) Region 10, has an immediate and urgent need for language interpreters who fluently speak Yup’ik and English to assist with disaster survivors who are applying for disaster assistance primarily in Anchorage and Bethel Alaska and other possible locations affected by Typhoon Halong, Presedentially Declared Disaster 4893-AK. The interpretation services will be performed in person and over the phone.
This is a DISASTER AREA SET ASIDE. Preference will be given to those businesses registered in the System for Award Management who primarily reside in the Alaska Boroughs of:
-Northwest Arctic Borough
-Lower Yukon Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA)
-Lower Kuskokwim REAA
If no eligible businesses are found within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, preference will be extended to businesses within the State of Alaska.
Questions are due by November 4, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time
Quotations are due by November 5, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
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