Sign Language Interpretation Services - San Jose, CA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) in accordance with FAR 12.603 with the synopsis requirements of FAR 5.207. Please refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and the specific instructions outlined in the addendum (Page 26 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000096).

1) Action Code – N/A

2) Date - The period of performance will be 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2026

3) Year – This is a requirement for FY23

4) Contracting Office Zip Code – 05403

5) Product Service Code – R608 – Translation/Interpreting

6) Contracting Office Address – 70 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403

7) Subject – American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services for the San Jose, CA Field Office.

8) Proposed Solicitation Number – 70SBUR23Q00000096

9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 1 PM ET.

10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer – See (xvi) below

11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number – Award Number: N/A;

Solicitation Number:  70SBUR23Q00000096

12) Contract Award Dollar Amount – N/A

13) Line Item Number – See (v) below

14) Contract Award Date – N/A

15) Contractor – N/A

16) Description – Per FAR 12.603(2)(i)-(xvi)

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number 70SBUR23Q00000096 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.

(iv) This requirement is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services.

(v) This requirement is for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services on behalf of the San Jose, CA Field Office in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work.

(vi) Period of performance for the base period is 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 for a maximum of 36 months. Services shall be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum (Page 26 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000096).  

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria outlined in paragraph (a) of 52.212-2 are: Price and Technical Acceptability.

(x) A complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be included with the quote.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum regarding Invoicing Instructions (Page 17 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000096).

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000096 is being issued with the intent to make one (1) award. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. Submission of a complete quote constitutes affirmation of your ability to provide American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services  as outlined in the attached solicitation documents. Amendments to this solicitation will be publicized in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation. The Government is requesting maximum additional discounts beyond standard commercial pricing for this the requirement. The quote shall display any discount provided by the contractor and should represent the best possible price that the contractor can provide.

In accordance with FAR 22.1009-4(a): (1) The place of performance is San Jose, CA.

Questions will be submitted to the Contract Specialist at: Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov no later than 1 PM ET, Friday, April 7, 2023 to be considered. No telephonic questions will be answered.

(xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating will be assigned to this solicitation or resulting contract.

(xv) To be considered for award, please provide a complete quote on the SF1449 provided as part of your submission by email to Marianne Green, Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov no later than Monday, April 17, 2023 by 1:00 PM ET. Quotes received after 1:00 PM ET on April 17, 2023 may or may not be considered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All emails shall adhere to size limitations of the USCIS firewall which is 10MB per email.

(xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, the Contract Specialist – Marianne Green can be reached Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer – Dean Seggay can be reached at Dean.M.Seggay@uscis.dhs.gov. Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions.

17) The place of performance is San Jose, CA.   

18) This award is set aside for Small Business.     

ATTACHMENTS:

RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000096

Attachment 3_1 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3_2 – Security Clause 5

Attachment 3_3 -  Safeguarding Sensitive Information

Attachment 3_4 – IT Security