The U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division is forecasting a recompetition for Sign Language Interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Services. This procurement requires qualified vendors to provide comprehensive communication access solutions, including American Sign Language interpretation, translation, and real-time captioning services to support the DOJ's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The solicitation is estimated to be released on April 1, 2026, with an anticipated award date of April 1, 2026.

The estimated award value ranges from $2,000,001 to $3,000,000, with services to be performed in Washington, DC. This opportunity is set aside for total small business participation and will utilize a labor-hour pricing structure. Points of contact at the DOJ Criminal Division include Tanya Newland-Senior and Procurement Analyst Jana Thoma.

This recompetition follows the current delivery order GS00F216DA-15JCRM21F00000086, which was awarded to incumbent contractor Friends Interpreting Services LLC on September 1, 2021, with an obligated value of $1,637,155.93 against a ceiling value of $1,639,772.23. The existing contract was scheduled to extend through August 31, 2026, and provided sign language and CART services under the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicle. Friends Interpreting Services, an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business certified firm based in Charles Town, West Virginia, has delivered these services across multiple federal agencies including the Social Security Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, and FEMA.

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