American Sign Language Interpreters for SSA sites
Overview
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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
- Primary Point of Contact: Ryan Edwards
- Email: RYAN.M.EDWARDS@SSA.GOV