American Sign Language Services
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WEST, is soliciting offers for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam (Agana Heights, GU). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to provide on-site ASL interpretation for individuals under the American Disability Act. Offers are due by April 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal, on-site ASL interpreter services. This includes:
- Providing ASL interpretation for individuals covered by the American Disability Act.
- Accommodating short-notice requests (within 48 hours).
- Managing short-notice cancellations (less than 36 hours before an event).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 541930 (Size Standard: $23M)
- Product Service Code: R608 (Translation And Interpreting Services)
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated to span multiple years, from May 2, 2026, to May 1, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years).
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
- Offers Due: April 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering Price and Past Performance. Past performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on recent (within 3 years) and relevant project experience. Offers/quotations and questions must be submitted via email.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses by reference. Attachments include: Pricing Sheet, Past and Present Performance Questionnaire, Performance Work Statement, and Register of Wage Determination.