Lefteris Kafatos

Lefteris Kafatos is a sole proprietorship registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) as a for-profit organization located in Long Beach, California. The business specializes in providing comprehensive language services to federal government agencies, with a primary focus on translation, interpretation, localization, and transcription capabilities. Registered since February 22, 2013, with current registration valid through October 28, 2025, Lefteris Kafatos has established itself as a specialized language services provider for government entities, particularly the U.S. Department of State.

The company's federal contract history demonstrates a consistent and focused approach to language services, exclusively providing translation and interpretation support to the Department of State's Bureau of Administration. All contract awards are firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call contracts covering translation services across over 150 languages. These contracts have consistently ranged from $300 to $15,200 in value, with performance periods typically spanning several months. Notably, none of the contracts have utilized set-aside designations, and no subcontractors have been identified. The language services support critical diplomatic and foreign assistance functions, enabling the Department of State to effectively communicate and engage with international partners across multiple linguistic contexts.

Lefteris Kafatos holds multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These BPAs have been structured with multiple award designations and total potential values of $150,000, with the most recent BPA extending through September 30, 2025. The BPAs provide a flexible contracting mechanism that allows the Bureau of Administration to quickly obtain language support services on an as-needed basis. Under these agreements, numerous firm fixed price call orders have been issued, enabling the agency to acquire immediate translation capabilities to support its diplomatic and foreign affairs mission. The BPAs represent a strategic approach to procurement, allowing for rapid, targeted language service acquisition across short-term performance periods.