Irina Hobbs

Irina Hobbs is a woman-owned small business registered in SAM.gov, specifically categorized as an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business located in Brentwood, Maryland. The firm primarily provides language services to federal government agencies, with a particular focus on translation, interpretation, and linguistic support. As a sole proprietorship, the business has been registered since October 8, 2020, and maintains an active registration through September 3, 2025, with a business structure that emphasizes supporting diverse and minority-owned enterprises in federal contracting.

The company has consistently provided language services predominantly to the Department of State's Bureau of Administration, delivering a range of linguistic support including document translation, on-site interpretation, foreign language training, and general communication assistance. These services have been critical in supporting the Bureau's diplomatic and foreign affairs operations worldwide. The contract awards have been primarily firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call contracts, typically ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with contract values consistently between $2,000 and $10,000. Notably, none of the contract awards have had specific set-aside designations, suggesting Irina Hobbs competes effectively in open federal procurement environments. Beyond language services, the company has occasionally provided ancillary professional services such as transparency and accountability support, science and technology entrepreneurial services, foreign aid management, and work related to U.S. approaches to climate change.

Irina Hobbs has secured multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These BPAs have progressively increased in potential value, starting with a $100,000 potential value in fiscal year 2022, expanding to $150,000 in fiscal year 2023, and most recently reaching $250,000 for the period through September 30, 2025. The BPAs are multiple-award vehicles that allow the Bureau to issue call orders for various language and professional services. Each BPA has maintained consistent characteristics: multiple-award status, no specific set-aside designations, and performance primarily located in Washington, D.C. The IDVs enable the Bureau of Administration to efficiently procure language-related and supportive professional services from a pre-qualified vendor, facilitating the Department of State's global diplomatic operations through flexible, targeted contracting.