Translation and Interpretation Services- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), International Operations, is soliciting quotes for Translation and Interpretation Services for the International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Final quotes are due May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive translation and interpretation services, including consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, and audio-visual support for the IDEC 2026 conference. Key languages include English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Russian. Audio-visual support encompasses interpretation booths, consoles, headsets, soundproofing, ventilation, and lighting. The period of performance is centered around the conference dates of August 18-20, 2026, with potential additional days for planning team arrival and departure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), combined synopsis/solicitation. The government intends to issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services.
- Original Questions Due: April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (passed).
- Final Quotes Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: May 6, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated on a best-value basis, considering technical capabilities, personnel resumes, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit a complete quotation on an all-or-none basis; alternate quotes will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have an active SAM.gov account at the time of proposal submission and contract award. All submissions (questions and/or quotes) must be sent electronically to Naomi.S.Collier@dea.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line. No late submissions will be accepted. An additional amendment is forthcoming to address questions and potential solicitation changes. Security requirements and background screening may apply to contractor personnel.