R608--RFQ | American Sign Language Interpreting Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide on‑site American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC (10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH). The contractor must have a minimum of five years’ experience as an ASL interpreter and must meet all solicitation requirements to be deemed technically acceptable. The award will be a one‑year contract (12 Nov 2026 – 10 Dec 2027) with an option year, delivering approximately 30 hours of interpretation per week (six hours per day, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., subject to quarterly or more frequent schedule adjustments). Services include interpretation for clinical encounters (30‑45 minutes each) and related team meetings; any interpreter who fails to meet quality expectations must be replaced within one calendar week, or the contract may be terminated for cause. Evaluation will be conducted under FAR 52.212‑2 (Comparative Analysis) with technical capability, past performance, and price weighted equally. Offers must include a Technical Capability Evaluation Approach (≤10 pages). The lowest‑priced technically acceptable offer will be awarded; if the lowest price is technically unacceptable, the next lowest will be considered. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212‑1, 52.212‑2, 52.212‑4(m), and 52.252‑2, and requires electronic invoicing to the VA Financial Service Center per the Prompt Payment Act. Small businesses are encouraged to seek assistance from their local PTAC.

Notice ID

4d5583337e564ca39e076e775602aafe

Solicitation Number

36C25026Q0028

NAICS Code

541930

Classification Code

R608