CFSA - FY26 Sign Language Interpretation Services for CFSA Clients and Employees - DCSS and CBE

The District of Columbia's Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is soliciting proposals for sign language interpretation services to support both CFSA clients and employees throughout Fiscal Year 2026. This procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide professional interpretation services that ensure equal access and effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing individuals served by the agency and employed within its workforce. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate sign language interpretation across various CFSA settings and proceedings, including case meetings, hearings, training sessions, and administrative functions. Required qualifications likely include certification or extensive experience in professional sign language interpretation, familiarity with child welfare terminology and sensitive case management contexts, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards. The solicitation was posted on January 23, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 6, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses.

The contract opportunity document provided does not contain specific information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, technology infrastructure requirements, or award values. Interested organizations should contact the District of Columbia or CFSA directly for complete solicitation documents that would contain details on any small business, minority-owned business, or local business enterprise preferences; identification of the current service provider if applicable; and the estimated contract value or budget allocation for these interpretation services. Organizations meeting the professional standards for sign language interpretation and capable of serving the District of Columbia's CFSA clients and employees should obtain the full Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bid document to review all compliance requirements and submission instructions.