Vetting & Linguistics

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, has issued a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for vetting and linguistics support services. Awarded under solicitation number 19AQMM18R0323, the contract features a base period with four option years and was competed within the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Performance is primarily centered in high-threat areas, with the Middle East identified as the initial location. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services and PSC code R.

The scope of work requires expertise in Arabic, Kurdish, Dari, Pashto, and Nepali, including various regional dialects. Personnel must demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking for both the source languages and English through verified testing prior to assignment. Beyond linguistic support, the contract entails intelligence analysis and liaison services between the Regional Security Office and local governments or law enforcement agencies at high-threat posts. Contractors are also responsible for executing Department of State vetting processes and performing data analyses at assigned locations.

This award notice was published on April 16, 2019, with Khoa D. Tran serving as the point of contact. The notice contains no attachments and serves as the formal record for the contract award for these specialized support services.