Translation and Interpretation Services- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- D-26-OE-0009
- Agency
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks translation and interpretation services for the International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with final quotes due May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside RFQ (D-26-OE-0009) under NAICS Code 541930, with award as a single firm fixed-price purchase order on a best value basis.
Place of performance is Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, San Martin 1225-1275) for the conference scheduled August 18-20, 2026. The procurement requires simultaneous interpretation in six language pairs: English-to-Arabic, English-to-Brazilian Portuguese, English-to-Latin American Spanish, English-to-Standard French, English-to-Russian, and Portuguese-to-English-to-Spanish. Amendment A0003, effective May 8, 2026, increased interpreter quantities to 4 for Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish; 2 for French; and 4 for Russian, plus 1 on-site coordinator for 4 days (August 17-20). Audiovisual support includes a minimum of 9 interpretation booths with lighting, ventilation, 400+ infrared receivers with headsets, digital mixing consoles, and technical personnel for setup and operation. Contractors must provide travel accommodations (economy airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging, and travel time) for interpreters and technical staff, and may source local interpreters subject to DEA background screening.
Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov accounts at submission and award. Technical evaluation (all factors combined significantly more important than price) addresses interpretation and audiovisual capabilities, personnel resumes detailing relevant experience and certifications from the past five years, and past performance examples in similar scope and complexity. The government does not require formal security clearances but reserves the right to conduct background investigations and may require facility escorts. All submissions must be sent electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line; no late submissions accepted. Amendment A0003 superseded prior amendments A0001 and A0002 and posted updated Statement of Work, pricing sheet, CLIN structure, and answers to prospective offeror questions.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment A0003- The purpose of amendment A0003 is to post an updated Request for Quote(RFQ), Statement of Work, a new CLIN structure pricing sheet and answers to questions submitted by prospective offerors. The government will not consider any additional questions submitted after this amendment is issued. Final Proposals are due May 15, 2025, at 10:00am est. No Late
submissions will be accepted.
Amendment A0002- The purpose of amendment A0002 is to extend the due date for final quotes. The hour
and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to May 15, 2026 at 10:00am EST.No late submissions will be accepted. Another amendment is forthcoming, which will address questions from prospective offerors and to make changes to the solicitation
Amendment A0001- The purpose of amendment A0001 is to extend the due date for final quotes. The hour
and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to May 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST.No late submissions will be accepted. Another amendment is forthcoming, which will address questions from prospective offerors and to make changes to the solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number D-26-OE-0009 is being used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This will be solicited under NAICS Code 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services
The is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Translation and Interpretation Services for IDEC 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina . Please see the instructions to offeror and statement of work attached for more details regarding this requirement. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Offerors must have active SAM .gov account at the time of proposal submission and contract award.
Any questions must be submitted in writing via email to Naomi Collier at Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov no later than 4/23/2026 at 10:00am EST. No late submissions will be accepted or considered. Final quotes must be submitted via email by 4/30/2026 at 10:00am EST. Quotes must include pricing and responses to evaluation factors. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) shall be
submitted electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number included in the subject line. No late submissions (questions and/or quotes) will be accepted.
Update #3 ·
Amendment A0002- The purpose of amendment A0002 is to extend the due date for final quotes. The hour
and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to May 15, 2026 at 10:00am EST.No late submissions will be accepted. Another amendment is forthcoming, which will address questions from prospective offerors and to make changes to the solicitation
Amendment A0001- The purpose of amendment A0001 is to extend the due date for final quotes. The hour
and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to May 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST.No late submissions will be accepted. Another amendment is forthcoming, which will address questions from prospective offerors and to make changes to the solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number D-26-OE-0009 is being used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This will be solicited under NAICS Code 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services
The is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Translation and Interpretation Services for IDEC 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina . Please see the instructions to offeror and statement of work attached for more details regarding this requirement. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Offerors must have active SAM .gov account at the time of proposal submission and contract award.
Any questions must be submitted in writing via email to Naomi Collier at Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov no later than 4/23/2026 at 10:00am EST. No late submissions will be accepted or considered. Final quotes must be submitted via email by 4/30/2026 at 10:00am EST. Quotes must include pricing and responses to evaluation factors. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) shall be
submitted electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number included in the subject line. No late submissions (questions and/or quotes) will be accepted.
Update #2 ·
Amendment A00001- The purpose of amendment A0001 is to extend the due date for final quotes. The hour
and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to May 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST.No late submissions will be accepted. Another amendment is forthcoming, which will address questions from prospective offerors and to make changes to the solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number D-26-OE-0009 is being used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This will be solicited under NAICS Code 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services
The is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Translation and Interpretation Services for IDEC 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina . Please see the instructions to offeror and statement of work attached for more details regarding this requirement. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Offerors must have active SAM .gov account at the time of proposal submission and contract award.
Any questions must be submitted in writing via email to Naomi Collier at Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov no later than 4/23/2026 at 10:00am EST. No late submissions will be accepted or considered. Final quotes must be submitted via email by 4/30/2026 at 10:00am EST. Quotes must include pricing and responses to evaluation factors. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) shall be
submitted electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number included in the subject line. No late submissions (questions and/or quotes) will be accepted.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number D-26-OE-0009 is being used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This will be solicited under NAICS Code 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services
The is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Translation and Interpretation Services for IDEC 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina . Please see the instructions to offeror and statement of work attached for more details regarding this requirement. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Offerors must have active SAM .gov account at the time of proposal submission and contract award.
Any questions must be submitted in writing via email to Naomi Collier at Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov no later than 4/23/2026 at 10:00am EST. No late submissions will be accepted or considered. Final quotes must be submitted via email by 4/30/2026 at 10:00am EST. Quotes must include pricing and responses to evaluation factors. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) shall be
submitted electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number included in the subject line. No late submissions (questions and/or quotes) will be accepted.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Interpretation Services- Buenos Aires, Argentina | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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