R608--FY25: VISN 8 Interpreter and American Sign Language (ASL)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreter services for VISN 8 under solicitation number 36C24824Q1616. This requirement falls under NAICS code 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services, and PSC R608, SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING. The acquisition is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of October 4, 2024, directed to the point of contact, John C Hamilton.

The scope of work involves providing approximately 21 ASL interpreters or specialists across various facilities. Contractors must maintain the capacity to deploy up to three interpreters simultaneously at a single location when necessary. To assist in the solicitation process, the government has provided two attachments: a primary solicitation document posted on September 12, 2024, and a subsequent document containing responses to clarification questions posted on September 23, 2024.

Submission requirements include the completion of the Price/Cost Schedule and the provision of three references for past performance evaluation. Quoters must demonstrate experience in providing services of similar demand and scope to the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement. For evaluation purposes, the government defines recent performance as work conducted within the last three years and relevant performance as work similar in scope to the current contract.