Translation Services

Quick Summary

The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), a DOE contractor, is soliciting proposals for a Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) for Translation Services. This opportunity aims to secure comprehensive linguistic support for the Department of Energy's International Nonproliferation Export Control Program (INECP). Proposals are due by March 05, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide extensive multilingual services, including:

• Written Translation: English to/from Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish (various dialects), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Italian, German, French, Mandarin Chinese (traditional), and other requested languages (e.g., Armenian, Azeri, Georgian, Japanese). Non-English to non-English translation is also required.
• Interpretation: On-site and remote (via Zoom) interpretation for English to/from Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Romanian.
• Technical Expertise: Required in nuclear, chemical, biological dual-use commodities, and missile delivery systems terminology.
• Operational Standards: Ability to respond to emails within 8 hours, handle files up to 15MB, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, use Box software for electronic file storage, and provide remote access to a centralized Translation Memory.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Solicitation for a Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA).
• Period of Performance: March 2026 to March 2027.
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Proposal Due Date: March 05, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
• Questions Due Date: March 02, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
• Published Date: February 26, 2026.

Submission Requirements

Bidders must submit a proposal addressing the following:

• Executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation (signed on Page 1).
• Completed Appendix C Price Schedule, dated February 26, 2026.
• A technical proposal demonstrating the ability to perform the work as described in the SOW.
• Completed Reps & Certs, ANL-70A dated 01/13/2025.
• Review and acceptance of the Argonne Terms and Conditions For Commercial Goods and Services, ANL-71-COM.
• Review and acceptance of Appendix D-8-C, Intellectual Property Provisions Commercial Supplies and Services Requiring Delivery of Data, ANL-562 IP.
• Review of SOW, Translation Services, dated February 26, 2026.

Key Documents

• Appendix A: Argonne Terms and Conditions (ANL-71-COM): Outlines standard legal and operational terms, including cybersecurity, payments, and termination clauses. Essential for understanding contractual obligations.
• ANL-70A Reps and Certs: Requires offerors to provide business information and certify compliance with federal regulations, including those related to telecommunications equipment, suspect/counterfeit parts, and the Buy American Act.
• Appendix D-8-C: Intellectual Property Provisions: Details the government's rights concerning data delivered under the contract, including technical data and computer software.
• SOW (Statement of Work): Defines the objective, scope, languages supported, performance standards, and period of performance for the translation and interpretation services.
• Appendix C Price Schedule: Provides the template for bidders to propose rates for various language services (translation, interpretation, proofreading, editing, DTP) across different language groups and contract periods.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Jenna Doria-Garner at jdoria@anl.gov or 630-252-6988.