Translation services
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 U.S. Embassy in France (under the Department of State) has issued a Presolicitation for Translation Services for the US Mission in Paris, France. This will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and two one-year options. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer without discussions. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of comprehensive translation services to support the US Mission in Paris, France.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to IDIQ contract)
- Duration: Base year + two one-year options
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: R608 - Translation And Interpreting Services
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) without discussions
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Z
- Published: April 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offers must be submitted electronically to ParisContracting@state.gov prior to the response date. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov before submitting an offer, pursuant to FAR 52.404-7. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register in SAM proactively.
Additional Notes
The official solicitation will be uploaded on the SAM website when it becomes available.