R--Sign Language Interpretation and Transcription Ser
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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an Award Notice for Sign Language Interpretation and Transcription Services. This is a sole-source award to Translation Excellence, Inc., valued at $729,993.88, justified by an unusual and compelling urgency to ensure compliance with disability acts and support mission-critical functions.
Scope of Work
The awarded services include:
- Sign language interpretation.
- Transcription services (e.g., TypeWell, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)).
- Support for NRC job applicants during hiring processes.
- Support for the public at NRC public meetings or sponsored events.
- Support for NRC staff utilizing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These services are crucial for providing reasonable accommodation to NRC staff, job applicants, and the public, in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time-and-Materials (T&M), sole-source.
- Awarded Vendor: Translation Excellence, Inc.
- Total Estimated Value: $729,993.88
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: April 20, 2026 – August 19, 2026
- Option Period 1: August 20, 2026 – September 19, 2026
- Option Period 2: September 20, 2026 – October 19, 2026
- Award Date: April 17, 2026 (Published Date)
Evaluation
This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source) and FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency). The justification highlights that the incumbent contractor possesses demonstrated capability and experience, and previous attempts to secure services through other means were unsuccessful.
Additional Notes
The NRC experienced an "unusual and compelling urgency" due to the exhaustion of the current contract's ceiling and funding. Failure to provide these services could result in significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and impede mission-critical functions for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) staff. Market research is currently being conducted for a follow-on contract, with efforts focused on removing barriers to competition.