American Sign Language Interpreters for SSA sites

SOL #: 28321326R00000014Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration
SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS
BALTIMORE, MD, 21235, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

Translation And Interpreting Services(including Sign Language) (R608)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
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Last Updated
May 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is soliciting proposals for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART), and Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) / Video Relay Services (VRS) to support its various sites. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity.

Proposals are due May 12, 2026, at 1700 ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide comprehensive interpreting services, including:

  • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
  • Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART)
  • Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) / Video Relay Services (VRS)

These services are required for Social Security Administration (SSA) sites.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
  • Product Service Code: R608 (Translation And Interpreting Services)
  • Proposal Due: May 12, 2026, 1700 ET
  • Published: May 5, 2026 (latest amendment date)

Additional Information

This opportunity was amended (Amend 01) to extend the proposal submission deadline. Responses to industry inquiries will be provided in a subsequent amendment. Full details and submission instructions are available via the Unison Marketplace URL: https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do?token=olwZ18Rbiz9OA5pvFSEXlcgU%2BpvGvVgFcj%2BtsbWCN4OJCRQOA115ql%2FNbKzckrwO

Contact

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