Spanish Interpreter/Translator (On-Site) Services - USMCFP Spingfield
Overview
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is seeking on-site Spanish Interpreter/Translator Services for the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (USMCFP) Springfield, MO. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a single Indefinite Delivery/Requirements contract with firm-fixed unit pricing. The opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) on-site Spanish Interpreter/Translator personnel to provide both verbal conversational interpretation and written translation of documents/records. Services will support various departments including Medical, Legal, Case Management, Mental Health, Medical Records, and Nursing. Contractor employees must be fluent in Spanish, experienced in translation services within a medical setting, and possess knowledge of medical and legal terminology. Supporting documentation for candidates (e.g., resumes, references) is required. Personnel must attend a four-hour orientation and annual two-hour refresher training.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Requirements, Firm-Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year + four 12-month option years + optional six-month extension.
- Estimated Maximum Value: $22.5 million
- Estimated Award Date: February or March 2026, with an anticipated Effective Date of Award (EDOA) of April 1, 2026.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Sarah Burke at sburke@bop.gov in PDF format, utilizing the attached Standard Form 1449 and any additional required forms. Detailed submission instructions are provided in Section L of the solicitation document. Evaluation for award will be based on Price and Past Performance.
Eligibility & Notes
This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) with a $22.5 million size standard. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number in their quotes. Compliance with FAR 52.222-54, E-Verify Requirements, is mandatory. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov platform for any amendments.