Open federal translation & interpreting contracts

What: Professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA). Interpreters will convert spoken English to ASL and convey signed/written communications to non-ASL audiences. Work includes support for unclassified and classified activities. Scope details and period of performance not stated in the notice summary. Buyer: Department of the Navy Where: Not stated in the notice summary Deadline: November 14, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for small businesses only. You are eligible if your business is small under the size standard for NAICS code 541930 and registered in SAM.gov. No SBA certification is required. Key requirements: Facility security clearance (FCL) required. Personnel assigned to classified work must maintain required eligibility and access. Check before bidding: (1) Complete scope of work, contract duration, and number of interpreters needed—see the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1). (2) Specific security clearance requirements and classified work procedures—see DD Form 254 (Attachment 6) and all security requirements in the RFQ. Next step: Access the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module online to download the complete RFQ and all attachments. Review amendments 0001 and 0002 dated October 19, 2026. Submit your quote by the deadline.

What: Translation and interpreting services, including American Sign Language (ASI) interpreting. Work is provided as calls under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA); individual calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($10,000 or less). No period of performance stated. Buyer: Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division Where: Indian Head, Maryland Deadline: November 11, 2028. NOTE: The notice states BPAs are issued on a 6-month rotation. The next stated deadline is October 31, 2024 for a December award (but this date may have passed; confirm current status with the buyer). Who can bid: Any business registered in SAM.gov that is considered 'small' under the size standard for NAICS code 541930. No SBA certification is required. Key requirements: Three past-performance references (name, address, contract/order number, award amount, contact, phone, description). Active accounts in PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil) and SAM.gov (https://www.sam.gov). If you hold a GSA contract, include that contract number. Check before bidding: (1) Confirm whether rolling admissions are open or paused (Amendment 0001 states the process is paused; contact ihdBPA@us.navy.mil). (2) Confirm the current deadline and award cycle, and whether you must submit by October 31, 2024 or a later date. Next step: Do not submit yet. Email ihdBPA@us.navy.mil to confirm that rolling admissions have reopened and ask the current submission deadline.