Sign Language Services (SLS) Request for Proposal

The Department of State is issuing RFP HM047625R0035 for Sign Language Services (SLS) to be performed by a SBA‑certified Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB). The award will provide Certified Sign Language Interpreters (CSLIs) for Department of State shifts, including remote, hybrid, and surge coverage, for both CONUS and OCONUS assignments. Interpreters must be proficient in American Sign Language/English, Contact Sign Language/Pidgin Signed English, fingerspelling, tactile/close‑vision interpreting, and oral transliteration, and must possess Top‑Secret clearances with SCI eligibility. The solicitation was amended (Amendment 0001) to change the competition from a sole‑source to a WOSB set‑aside; all offerors must include the signed amendment front page with their submission. Proposals must include a Cover Letter (RFP number, business name, address, TIN, UEI, CAGE/NAICS, subcontractor names), a Technical Volume (max 5 pages) addressing Sub‑Factors 1.1 Technical/Management Approach, 1.2 Key Personnel (resumes using the government template), and 1.3 Corporate Experience (max 5 pages), and a Security Volume (no page limit) using the government templates for Facility Clearance/FOCI (SF328), Personnel Clearance/SCI (Attachment 5), Security Plan (max 5 pages), and Cybersecurity Hygiene. No pricing information is allowed in the Technical Volume. Offerors must also list two recent, similar projects (≤ 1 page each), provide statements of understanding, any exceptions to requirements, and a quotation valid for at least 270 days. All submissions are unclassified and must meet the specified page limits and formatting (MS Word or PDF).

Notice ID

63ef4f9069734126ac812ba3aed6d349

Solicitation Number

HM047625R0035

NAICS Code

541930

Classification Code

R608