Hakim Ben Alaya

Hakim Ben Alaya, doing business as Ben Alaya, Hakim Division, is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov since September 18, 2008, specializing in providing language services, advisory services, and educational products to the U.S. federal government. Located in North Richland Hills, Texas, the company has established a consistent working relationship with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Administration, primarily delivering linguistic support and specialized consulting services. The vendor is a for-profit organization that has successfully competed for multiple federal contract opportunities, demonstrating expertise in translation, interpretation, and educational content development.

The company's federal contract awards have predominantly focused on language services, including foreign language interpreting, translating, and linguistic support for diplomatic and foreign assistance activities. Hakim Ben Alaya has received multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call orders from the Department of State, with contract values ranging from $4,140 to $14,978. These contracts have covered diverse tasks such as rule of law advisory services, educational content about U.S. electoral processes, and translation support for global diplomacy initiatives. Notably, all contract awards have been competitively obtained without specific set-aside designations, indicating the vendor's ability to win contracts through open competition.

Hakim Ben Alaya has been awarded multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) by the Department of State, with potential ceiling values ranging from $150,000 to $250,000. These IDVs enable the vendor to provide professional services through task orders, including language services, advisory services related to rule of law programs, and educational media content focused on topics like U.S. elections for foreign audiences. The most recent BPA, awarded on October 1, 2024, has a potential value of $250,000 and extends through September 30, 2025, demonstrating the Department of State's continued confidence in the vendor's capabilities to support its global diplomatic and operational needs.