Steven Mines

Steven Mines, doing business as Inter-Pret Language Services, is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov since 2003, specializing in professional language interpretation and translation services for federal government agencies. Based in Austin, Texas, the company provides critical linguistic support to various federal entities, with a primary focus on facilitating communication across language barriers. As a for-profit organization, Inter-Pret Language Services has established itself as a reliable language services provider primarily serving the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Administration and the U.S. Attorney's Offices.

The company has consistently delivered language services through multiple federal contract awards, predominantly focusing on interpretation and translation work. Most of its contracts have been firm fixed-price blanket purchase agreement (BPA) call orders with the Department of State, supporting diplomatic events, foreign policy activities, and conference interpretation. These contracts have ranged in value from $778 to $7,931, covering services such as oral translation at high-level diplomatic meetings, including the Secretary of Defense Conference, and providing language support for various administrative and operational needs. Notably, Inter-Pret Language Services has also been awarded a specific contract with the U.S. Attorney's Offices for interpreter services in a criminal case, demonstrating its versatility in language support across different federal agencies. All of these contracts have been awarded on a full and open competitive basis, with no specific set-aside designations.

Steven Mines has secured multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These BPAs have potential ceiling values ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, with performance periods typically spanning one fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). The most recent BPA, awarded in October 2023, has a potential value of $150,000 and is valid through September 30, 2024. These multiple-award BPAs enable the Bureau of Administration to issue call orders for language services as needed, providing flexibility in procuring interpretation and translation support for diplomatic, consular, and administrative functions. The IDVs allow Inter-Pret Language Services to respond quickly to the Department's urgent and routine language service requirements, primarily performed from its Washington, D.C. location.

Providing simultaneous interpreting and translation services worldwide, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English interpreters and translators for conferences and seminars, Court interpretation services, translation of manuals, course materials, websites