American Sign Language Services

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Number 2015-5693, Revision 26) applicable to contracts in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Wake Island. It lists various occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and specifies required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contract in the specified locations. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their associated minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits, paid vacation, and paid holidays that must be provided to employees.
• Special Pay Differentials: Information on hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and night/Sunday pay for specific roles like Air Traffic Controllers and Weather Observers.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide on-site American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services on an "as needed" basis to individuals at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam (USNH Guam) and associated Branch Clinics who fall under the American Disability Act (ADA).

• Provide interpretation services to assist deaf or hearing-impaired individuals in understanding communications.

• Accurately translate spoken language into sign language, understanding the subject matter.

• Services may be required during office meetings, training sessions, or mass briefings.

• Interpreters must be able to convey communication effectively, accurately, and impartially.

• Use of any necessary specialized vocabulary is required.

• Upon request, the contractor shall provide training certificates.

• Place of Performance: US Naval Hospital Guam and associated Branch Clinics.

• Period of Performance (POP): Base: May 2, 2026 – May 1, 2027, with four Option Year Periods.

• This is a non-personal services contract.

• Interpreters must be qualified, with the ability to sign and voice effectively.

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a minimum of 48 hours' notice.

• Short notice requests require reporting within 48 hours.

• Cancellation during duty hours may incur charges under the specified CLIN for "Cancellation Short Notice."

• Invoicing and payment processing will be conducted through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) Healthcare Contracting Division-West (HCD-W) is seeking responses from qualified sources.

• CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001: On-Site American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for individuals who fall under the American Disability Act.

• CLIN 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002: Short notice requests (48 hours). Customers may be billed at the contract rate if appointments are made at least 48 hours prior to the event.

• CLIN 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003: Services for short notice cancellations made less than 36 hours before the event.

• All transportation, personnel, labor, tools, equipment, food products, supervision, and management necessary for these services are required.

• The contract will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• The period of performance spans multiple years, with specific CLINs covering periods from May 2, 2026, to May 1, 2031.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Offers/Quotations must be submitted via email by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 20, 2026.

• Questions must be emailed by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 15, 2026.

• The government will award a fixed price contract to the responsible offeror/quoter whose offer/quotation is most advantageous, considering price and past performance.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Past Performance (rated Acceptable or Unacceptable).

• Past performance will be evaluated based on RECENT (within 3 years) and RELEVANT (same or similar services) experience.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541930.

• The size standard is $23M.

• This acquisition is not a small business set aside.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses.

• Attachment 1 is the Pricing Sheet.

• Attachment 2 is the Past and Present Performance Questionnaire.

• Attachment 3 is the Performance Work Statement.

• Attachment 4 is the Register of Wage Determination.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HT941026Q2020, clarifying requirements for interpreting services.

• Language Requirement: Services are strictly for American Sign Language (ASL) only.
• Interpreter Qualifications: A "Qualified Interpreter" is defined as one able to sign what is spoken and voice what is signed. Certification (e.g., RID/NIC) is not required if the interpreter possesses the necessary skills for effective, accurate, and impartial communication, including specialized vocabulary. Prior military or hospital interpreting experience is not required.
• Service Delivery: Services are primarily on-site, with no current need for virtual interpreting services (VRI). Services are scheduled per assignment, not on-site for set shifts, and will occur during administrative meetings and command events. The primary end-users are civilian staff.
• Volume & Scheduling: Estimated volume is 1 hour per month, with command events averaging 2-3 per year. Services are required Monday-Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.
• Security & Access: Base access credentials are sufficient; no specific security clearances are required. Onboarding, credentialing, and badging requirements are none for this contract.
• Training: The contractor shall provide HIPAA/Privacy training for its employees; the Human Resource Office does not provide this training.
• Past Performance: Offerors must document 3 years of relevant experience within the past 5 years using Attachment 2 (Past Performance Questionnaire). Multiple Attachments 2 may be submitted if services were provided to more than one entity.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the solicitation, including language requirements, interpreter qualifications, service environment, scheduling, and past performance criteria. Bidders should ensure their proposals address these clarified points.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam. The services are required to provide on-site ASL interpretation for individuals who fall under the American Disability Act, as well as to cover short notice requests and cancellations.

• On-Site American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services.

• Provision for short notice requests (48 hours).

• Provision for short notice cancellations (less than 36 hours before the event).

• Services are non-personal.

• The contract will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• The acquisition is for services for the time periods listed in Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001-4001.

• The period of performance for CLINs 0001-0003 is May 2nd, 2026 – May 1st, 2027.

• The period of performance for CLINs 1001-1003 is May 2nd, 2027 – May 1st, 2028.

• The period of performance for CLINs 2001-2003 is May 2nd, 2028 – May 1st, 2029.

• The period of performance for CLINs 3001-3003 is May 2nd, 2029 – May 1st, 2030.

• The period of performance for CLINs 4001-4003 is May 2nd, 2030 – May 1st, 2031.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541930.

• The size standard is $23M.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Offers/quotations must be submitted via email by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 20, 2026.

• Questions must be emailed by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 15, 2026.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror/quoter whose offer/quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, price and past performance considered.

• Evaluation factors: Price and Past Performance.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on information from references and authorized government systems, rated "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable".

• This acquisition is not a small business set-aside.

• The Performance Work Statement is embedded in Attachment 3.

• The Pricing Sheet is Attachment 1.

• The Past Performance Questionnaire is Attachment 2.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam. The services are non-personal and are required to provide on-site ASL interpretation for individuals who fall under the American Disability Act.

• Provision of On-Site Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services.

• Services are required for individuals falling under the American Disability Act.

• Includes requirements for regular services, short notice requests (48 hours), and short notice cancellations (less than 36 hours).

• The acquisition is for commercial items.

• NAICS Code: 541930

• Size Standard: $23M

• Service Code: R608

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• The acquisition is not a small business set-aside.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Offers/quotations are requested.

• The government will award a fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror/quoter whose offer/quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance.

• Evaluation factors: Price and Past Performance.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on RECENT (within 3 years) and RELEVANT services, rated "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable".

• Offers/Quotations must be submitted via email by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 20, 2026.

• Questions must be e-mailed by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 15, 2026.

• Not a small business set-aside.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13th, 2026.

• Attachment 1: Pricing Sheet

• Attachment 2: Past and Present Performance Questionnaire

• Attachment 3: Performance Work Statement

• Attachment 4: Register of Wage Determination

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for the U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam. The services are required to provide on-site ASL interpretation for individuals who fall under the American Disability Act, as well as to cover short-notice requests and cancellations.

• On-Site American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services.

• Provision for short-notice requests (48 hours).

• Provision for short-notice cancellations (less than 36 hours before the event).

• The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type.

• The period of performance spans multiple years, with CLINs covering:

  • May 2, 2026 – May 1, 2027
  • May 2, 2027 – May 1, 2028
  • May 2, 2028 – May 1, 2029
  • May 2, 2029 – May 1, 2030
  • May 2, 2030 – May 1, 2031

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541930, with a size standard of $23M.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Offers/quotations must be submitted via email by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 20, 2026.

• Questions must be emailed by 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 15, 2026.

• The evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror/quoter whose offer/quotation is most advantageous to the Government, price and past performance considered.

• Past performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on recent and relevant project experience.

• This acquisition is not a small business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses.

• Attachment 1 is the Pricing Sheet.

• Attachment 2 is the Past and Present Performance Questionnaire.

• Attachment 3 is the Performance Work Statement.

• Attachment 4 is the Register of Wage Determination.