HUNGARIAN/ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AT PAPA AIR BASE, HUNGARY
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Air Force is soliciting quotations for Hungarian/English Translation and Administrative Support Services at Papa Air Base, Hungary. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide essential language and administrative assistance for US personnel and the Heavy Airlift Wing. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026, at 10:00 CET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive oral and written Hungarian/English translation services, including simultaneous interpretation and generating meeting minutes. Administrative support includes assisting with minor functions at the USNSE Community Activity Center, providing language and cultural orientations, and helping US members with VAT exemption certificates. Emergency on-call services are also required. The place of performance is primarily the USNSE building on Papa Air Base and within a 50 km radius.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A one-month phase-in (March 2026), a 12-month base year (April 2026 - March 2027), four 12-month option years, and a six-month extension, extending services through September 2031.
- NAICS: 541930 (Translation And Interpreting Services)
- Set-Aside: No set-aside (due to overseas location)
- Incumbent: BM SUPPORT & CONSULTING KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (previous contract value $72,600.00).
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Personnel must be eligible for base access, determined by the Hungarian Ministry of Defense. Translators require at least one year of experience, public speaking, proofreading, interpretation skills, and fluency in both Hungarian and English, with a high school diploma. The government will not provide housing, lodging, or reimbursement for travel expenses (meals, incidentals, per diem) beyond a 50 km radius; these costs must be included in the firm-fixed price. Contractors are not required to physically submit VAT packages but must assist members in their completion.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: February 23, 2026, 10:00 Central European Time (CET)
- Submission Method: Digitally via email
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability, Prior Experience, and Price
- Mandatory: Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation terms and amendments, and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: MELISSA MAURHART, Contracting Officer, melissa.maurhart.it@us.af.mil Secondary Contact: Micheal Guillermo, Contract Specialist, michael_janwel.guillermo.2@us.af.mil