Vetting and Linguistics

Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Domestic Directorate, Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Vetting Division (CCV) has a requirement for third-party contractors. CCV is responsible for the DS’s polygraph and biometrics programs and their use to positively identify and vet Locally Employed (LE) Staff and contractors at overseas missions.  This contract would support Embassy Baghdad and Consulate Erbil in Iraq along with having support staff at the CCV offices in Rosslyn, VA . In addition in the new contract, there is a potential need to vet the staff that oversee the refugee camps in Doha.

This requirement will result in a single award  time and material Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type of contract for a base and four (4) option years with several task orders underneath it. This requirement is set-aside for competition within the SBA's 8(a) program. The requirment is a worldwide requirment to provide support services to RSOs. 

To accomplish this objective, the contract will require language-related services to include interpreting, translating, and transcription, along with vetting and intelligence analysis. High levels of quality, performance, and cost controls are expected, so the Contractor must provide the necessary management, supervisory, and administrative personnel to direct, administer, and report on these services on a daily basis.

Language proficiency testing is required in the source language(s) such as Arabic and English for all levels of linguists in the four basic communications skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Evidence of language proficiency testing with acceptable results is required prior to assignment. In conjunction, the contract requires the support of intelligence analysis and role of liaison between the Regional Security Office (RSO) and local governments and law enforcement at High Threat Posts. Additionally, the contract will require DoS vetting processes and data analyses at posts.

There maybe a need for support outside of the Middle East region and Rosslyn during performance of this requirement. Thus, the Contractor must demonstrate its capability to provide full support within 30 days' notice to any location worldwide.