WSNC Interpreter Translation Services IDIQ
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 20 (36C260), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C26025Q0808) for Interpreter and Translation Services for Western States Network (WSNC) facilities. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide documentary, in-person, telephonic, and virtual services. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The IDIQ contract requires comprehensive interpreter and translator services for VHA medical facilities within VISNs 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22. Services include:
- In-person, telephonic, and video conference interpretation.
- Document translation services for both short and normal turnaround times.
- Coverage for a wide range of languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, French, and German, with provisions for additional languages.
- Interpreters/translators must possess knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in English and the target language.
- Services will be scheduled with varying notice periods (less than 48 hours for short notice, 48 hours or more for advance notice).
- Machine translation is strictly prohibited.
- Security requirements include mandatory "VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior" training and proper handling of sensitive information.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: May 13, 2026, through May 12, 2031 (Base Year + 4 ordering periods, totaling 5 years).
- Guaranteed Minimum Value: $50,000.00
- Price Ceiling: $1,500,000 over the life of the IDIQ.
- Maximum Individual Task Order: $100,000.
- NAICS Code: 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) with a size standard of $22.5 Million.
- Product Service Code: R426 (Communications Services).
- Place of Performance: WSNC medical facilities across VISNs 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22 within the Continental United States for in-person services. Travel costs are to be included in the unit price.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 36C26025Q0808
- Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Questions Due: February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to darien.justice@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Relevant Experience (within the past 3 years, detailing similar work) and Price.
- Bidders should refer to Attachment A Estimated Quantities.xlsx for volume estimates and Attachment B Price Schedule.xlsx for detailed pricing structure to formulate proposals.
Eligibility
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.