Sign Language Interpretation Services for "Zone 5", including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Guam.

Forecast Recompete Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$2,000,000 to $5,000,000
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
Through
Acquisition strategy
Follow-on to Existing Contract
NAICS code
541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
Place of performance
Multiple
Forecast number
F2026075586
Points of contact

Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

About this forecast

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forecasts a recompete solicitation for sign language interpretation services for employees in its Zone 5 region, with an estimated solicitation release date of 2027-06-01. The requirement covers virtual and/or onsite SLI services on a recurring and as-needed basis for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, plus onsite services for specific events when virtual is not an option, including team meetings, town halls, facility presentations, and other events, some of which may occur after normal business hours and on weekends. USCIS requires sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation in Signed English (SE) and/or American Sign Language (ASL). The forecast is a follow-on to contracts 70SBUR22F00000178, 70SBUR22F00000189, and 70SBUR24F00000210, lists Deaf Access Solutions, Inc as the contractor, and is a Total Small Business set-aside on a firm-fixed-price GSA Schedule vehicle under NAICS 541930.

The estimated award value range is $2.0 million to $5.0 million, with an estimated period of performance from 2027-08-01 through 2032-07-31, and an estimated award date of 2027-08-01. The additional information lists an anticipated award date of 2027-07-01 and an award quarter of Q4 2027. Place of performance covers Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Guam. Contracting Officer Chandani Hangilipola (chandani.k.hangilipola@uscis.dhs.gov, +1 802-288-7929) and Program Point of Contact Guenther Bareihs (guenther.c.bareihs@uscis.dhs.gov, +1 802-598-1633) are the listed contacts, with Charrsi Brightharp (Charrsi.P.Brightharp@uscis.dhs.gov, (802) 288-7983) listed as the small business coordinator.

Forecast text

USCIS has a requirement for virtual and/or onsite SLI services on a recurring and an as-needed basis for hard of hearing or deaf employees, and onsite services for specific events or scheduled occasions when virtual is not an option. These services may be utilized during virtual or onsite team meetings, town halls, and facility presentations, or other events as required. It is possible for some events to take place after normal business hours and on weekends. USCIS requires interpreter services of both sign to voice and voice to sign utilizing Signed English (SE) and/or American Sign Language (ASL). Support is required for employees in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Guam.

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