Translation and on Demand Interpretation Services BPA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 American Embassy Ulaanbaatar intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Translation and On-Demand Interpretation Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks to establish a simplified method for recurring needs for these services on an as-needed basis. The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. Quotations are due by April 17, 2026, at 16:00 Ulaanbaatar time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide professional interpretation services (consecutive and simultaneous) and written translation services (into English or from English). This includes support for official meetings, conferences, workshops, diplomatic and public outreach events, site visits, field trips, and administrative/technical proceedings.
Key Requirements:
- Interpreter Qualifications: Offerors must demonstrate professional experience, native or near-native proficiency in the working language, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and relevant certifications/memberships.
- Availability: Ability to provide services on short notice (within 24 hours) is required.
- Confidentiality: Commitment to strict confidentiality and willingness to sign non-disclosure agreements.
- Compliance: Adherence to applicable local laws and regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for hourly, daily rates, and written translation.
- Period of Performance: Up to 5 years, including a base year and four option years, subject to funding, need, and performance.
- Place of Performance: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotations must be received no later than 16:00, April 17, 2026, Ulaanbaatar time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Ulaanbaatar-Procurement@state.gov. The subject line must be "RFQ #19MG1026Q0006 – Interpretation BPA - [Offeror Name]".
- Quotation Package: Must include company contact information, an overview of services/capabilities, CV/profile, a description of quality control/scheduling processes, confidentiality/conflict of interest handling, a completed pricing table, and any volume discounts or special conditions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, considering:
- Qualifications and experience of interpreters.
- Ability to provide requested services.
- Quality control and responsiveness.
- Relevance and quality of previous work.
- Reliability, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
- Reasonableness and competitiveness of rates, and clarity of pricing structure.
Points of Contact
- Primary: James Lobb (Lobbja@state.gov)
- Secondary: Zoljargal Enkhtaivan (zoljargalex@state.gov)