Berlanga Sanchez, Maria Mercedes

Maria Mercedes Berlanga Sanchez is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov, located in Tucson, Arizona, with a business profile that includes self-certification as a small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, and for-profit organization. The entity specializes in providing language services to federal agencies, primarily focusing on translation, interpretation, and linguist support. Berlanga Sanchez has established a consistent track record of delivering language-related services, predominantly to the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Administration, operating as a prime contractor for various linguistic support requirements.

Throughout her federal contract history, Berlanga Sanchez has consistently provided language services across multiple domains, including diplomatic operations, international communication support, and specific program initiatives. Her contract awards have spanned various projects such as the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, government transparency efforts, and entrepreneurship initiatives. The contract awards have been predominantly firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call orders, with values ranging from $195 to $10,526, and have not been designated with specific small business set-asides. Her services have been critical in supporting the Department of State's global operations, facilitating communication, and advancing diplomatic objectives through professional language support.

Berlanga Sanchez has held multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDV) contracts with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These IDVs have progressively increased in potential ceiling value, from $0 in 2020-2021 to $250,000 for the most recent contract period. The BPA IDVs are multiple-award vehicles that enable the Bureau to issue firm fixed-price call orders for language services as needed. Each IDV has a typical performance period of one year, with the most recent spanning from October 2024 to September 2025. These contracts demonstrate a sustained relationship with the Bureau of Administration, allowing Berlanga Sanchez to provide flexible, on-demand linguistic support for diplomatic, administrative, and programmatic needs across various international contexts.