Blumberg-Lorenzana Shelley

Blumberg-Lorenzana Shelley is a woman-owned small business registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since November 14, 2007, located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Operating under the trade name Intercultural Communication - Translation & Interpretation, the company specializes in providing comprehensive language services to federal government agencies, with a primary focus on translation and interpretation support. As a sole proprietorship, the business has established itself as a nimble and specialized provider of linguistic services that enable effective communication across diverse governmental contexts.

The company has consistently secured federal contract awards primarily from the Department of State's Bureau of Administration and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, delivering language services across multiple domains. These services have included expert witness services, document translation, oral interpretation, and language support for diplomatic and legal programs. The contract awards, which typically range from $195 to $1,791, have been consistently awarded without set-aside designations, indicating the company's competitive ability to win contracts in the open market. Specific contract types have included purchase orders and blanket purchase agreement (BPA) call contracts, with performance locations primarily centered in Washington, D.C. The contracts have supported critical communication needs for agencies like the Department of State, helping to facilitate international diplomacy, legal proceedings, and administrative communication.

Blumberg-Lorenzana Shelley 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 ceiling value, from $0 in the 2020-2021 period to $250,000 for the 2024-2025 period. The most recent BPA, valued at $250,000 and running through September 30, 2025, is a multiple-award contract that allows the Department of State to efficiently procure language services. These IDVs enable the agency to issue task orders for specific translation and interpretation needs, with contract values typically ranging from $585 to $1,791. The agreements provide flexibility for the Department of State to address varied linguistic requirements across diplomatic and administrative contexts, reflecting Blumberg-Lorenzana Shelley's specialized capabilities in supporting global communication efforts.

Assist in intercultural communication in Spanish and English in a variety of settings with individuals from 22 Spanish speaking countries and English speaking counterparts. Extensive experience and expertise, team building, event support.