Dirgin, James

James Dirgin is a sole proprietor doing business as Language Education Services, a for-profit organization providing language services to the federal government. As a registered vendor in SAM.gov since 2011, Dirgin has received multiple prime contract awards from the Department of State's Bureau of Administration to supply translation, interpretation, language instruction, and cultural advising services in support of State Department programs and operations.

Dirgin's past performance as a prime contractor includes delivering language services domestically and overseas in areas such as civic engagement initiatives, leadership development, and foreign assistance monitoring. Specific services have involved English-Turkish localization services promoting LGBTI rights in Turkey; in-person and virtual Turkish language training; and translation/interpretation enabling community outreach events in Azerbaijan. Dirgin has also provided language workshops, simulations, and consent forms supporting Department visitor exchange initiatives. No major subcontractors were listed on the awards and no set-aside provisions were used.

Dirgin currently holds three active blanket purchase agreements with the Bureau of Administration authorizing calls for language services through September 2023. The multiple-award BPAs have potential values ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. Associated calls issued to date involve translation, interpretation, and language instruction services delivered in Washington, D.C. The services facilitate Department of State communications and operations in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals.