Ismyr Katoppo

Ismyr Katoppo is a minority-owned, Asian-Pacific American sole proprietorship registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a for-profit organization. The business specializes in providing language services to federal agencies, with a primary focus on translation, interpretation, and linguistic support. Located in Rochester, New Hampshire, Ismyr Katoppo has established itself as a key language services provider for the U.S. Department of State, particularly supporting diplomatic operations and exchanges through specialized linguistic capabilities.

The company has consistently been awarded federal contracts by the Department of State Bureau of Administration for language-related services. These contracts are predominantly firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call orders, ranging in value from a few hundred dollars to approximately $15,000 per task. All contracts have been awarded without specific socioeconomic set-aside designations, though the business benefits from its minority-owned status. The language services provided include translation of documents, interpretation services, and linguistic support to facilitate diplomatic communications and operational effectiveness. Performance locations are primarily in Washington, D.C., where the Department of State headquarters is located, suggesting on-site or remote linguistic support for the agency's diverse international communication needs.

Ismyr Katoppo currently holds multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contracts with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. The most recent BPA, awarded on October 1, 2024, has a $250,000 ceiling value and runs through September 30, 2025, representing a multiple-award procurement vehicle. The previous BPA, covering October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, had a $150,000 ceiling, under which numerous task orders were issued. These IDVs allow the Bureau to efficiently procure language services on an as-needed basis, with task orders typically ranging between $7,000 and $14,000. The BPAs demonstrate a consistent and expanding relationship between Ismyr Katoppo and the Department of State, reflecting the company's reliability and expertise in providing critical linguistic support for diplomatic operations.