Jacques D Lacava

Jacques D Lacava, doing business as LE French Link, is a sole proprietorship registered to receive federal contract awards since September 28, 2005. The entity specializes in providing language services, primarily translation and interpretation, to support the U.S. Department of State's diplomatic operations and foreign policy objectives worldwide. As a for-profit organization, LE French Link has established itself as a trusted provider of linguistic expertise, offering critical language access and outreach capabilities to facilitate the State Department's global engagement efforts.

LE French Link has been awarded multiple firm fixed price blanket purchase agreement (BPA) call contracts by the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These contracts, ranging in value from $390 to $15,210, cover a variety of language services, including document translation, interpretation, and support for developing university partnerships. The contracts have been consistently awarded without set-aside designations, indicating the entity's ability to compete in open market conditions. The place of performance for these contracts is typically Washington, D.C., reflecting the centralized nature of the State Department's operations. While the majority of the contracts focus on general language services, one notable contract awarded in October 2021 specifically targeted the development of university partnerships, showcasing the entity's versatility in supporting diverse diplomatic initiatives.

Jacques D Lacava holds multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Department of State Bureau of Administration. These BPAs, awarded annually since at least 2020, have potential ceiling values ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. The most recent BPA, awarded on October 1, 2023, has a ceiling value of $150,000 and runs through September 30, 2024. These multiple-award BPAs establish LE French Link as an approved contractor for language services, allowing various State Department components to issue task orders for urgent language needs efficiently. The scope of these IDVs encompasses a wide range of translation and interpretation services, enabling the Department to procure linguistic capabilities on an as-needed basis. This arrangement supports the State Department's mission by providing flexible access to critical language services for its global diplomatic efforts, policy formulation, and international outreach activities.