Khanakah, Ayeen

Khanakah, Ayeen SAM Division is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov, located in Riverside, California, that provides specialized language and advisory services to the U.S. federal government. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including translation, interpretation, training, outreach, social media engagement, human rights advocacy, and counterterrorism support. As a for-profit organization, Khanakah, Ayeen has been registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since June 29, 2011, with its current registration valid through March 24, 2026.

Through its federal contract awards, Khanakah, Ayeen has consistently worked with the Department of State's Bureau of Administration, delivering diverse services across multiple domains. The company's contract awards have spanned language services, human and civil rights advocacy, counterterrorism training, women's empowerment initiatives, and social media engagement. Each contract has been awarded as a firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call, with contract values ranging from $585 to $9,950. Notably, none of the contract awards have utilized specific set-aside designations, indicating the company competes for contracts based on its capabilities. The contract scopes have included supporting cross-cultural communication, facilitating international engagement, providing translation and interpretation services, and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Khanakah, Ayeen has secured multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Department of State Bureau of Administration, with progressively increasing potential values. The most recent BPA, awarded on October 1, 2024, has a ceiling value of $250,000 and will run through September 30, 2025, covering language services and advisory support. Previous IDVs included a $150,000 BPA for 2023-2024 and a $100,000 BPA for 2021-2022, each supporting multiple task orders for various services. These IDVs have allowed the Bureau of Administration to flexibly obtain services including translation, interpretation, training, outreach, and advisory support across different program areas. The BPAs have enabled the agency to issue task orders efficiently, supporting its mission of advancing U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals through competent, culturally nuanced communication and engagement.