Translation Services
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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) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC (TLC) for language-related translation services. This is a Special Notice inviting other vendors to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the Government's requirements, potentially leading to competition. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for translation services, specifically for legal documents such as Provisional Arrest Warrants (PAW) and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT), which are essential for federal prosecutions outside of court proceedings. Services include accurate translation of extradition documentation, utilizing precise legal terminology, country-specific term bases, and validated terminology accepted by foreign judicial authorities. The place of performance is Lorton, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Procurement Type: Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC
- Contract Type Anticipated: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Estimated Value: Over $10,000 but not exceeding $250,000
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
- NAICS Code: 541930 (Translation And Interpreting Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The DEA justifies this sole source acquisition with TLC due to their proven six-year track record, specialized capability, and institutional knowledge crucial for accurate translation of sensitive legal documents. TLC has developed precise legal terminology and country-specific term bases, and utilizes a platform with extensive translation memories and document templates specifically for extradition packages, ensuring consistency and accelerating turnaround. Market research identified other vendors, but TLC was found to be uniquely qualified, offering specialized expertise and familiarity with Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) documents.
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotation, and an RFQ is not available. Vendors interested in demonstrating their capability to meet these requirements should submit a capability statement electronically to Robert.A.JonesJr@dea.gov.