Translation-Interpretation Services- Central America & Panama

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command's 410th CSB Regional Contracting Office at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras is seeking to establish at least three Firm-Fixed Price Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for comprehensive interpretation and translation services across Central America and Panama. The procurement covers simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services between English and Spanish, as well as on-site and off-site translation services, with contractors required to provide all necessary personnel, training, and equipment including laptops, translation software, interpretation devices, and portable interpretation equipment. Contractors must supply native-level interpreters capable of accurately conveying nuanced communication with professional appearance and availability for meetings and events, while also maintaining communication responsiveness and complying with security protocols including background checks. The evaluation will focus on technical approach with subfactors for capability and experience, though pricing will not be scored as part of the evaluation criteria. Quotes are due by August 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM local time, with submissions accepted via email to the contracting specialists.

This solicitation operates under NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) with a small business size standard of $30 million, though no set-aside designation has been applied to this requirement. The Master BPA will have a total dollar limit of $5,000,000 over the five-year ordering period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2031, with individual BPA call orders limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Services will be performed across six countries including Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, and Panama, supporting operations for the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). The procurement includes 28 line items covering various service categories with unit-based pricing for translation support, bilingual interpreters at standard and after-hours rates, and extensive interpretation equipment rental. Payment terms include net 30-day processing through the Wide Area Workflow system, with monthly invoicing through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, and contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management throughout the contract period.