R608--VISN 5 On-Site ASL Interpreting Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 05 (VISN 05), requires live-on-station American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for hearing-impaired VA employees. These services are required at all VISN 05 medical centers to support administrative and communication needs. This procurement is classified under NAICS 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services and PSC R608 for Support- Administrative: Translation and Interpreting.

Based on market research, the Network Contracting Office 05 (NCO 05) intends to issue a solicitation as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The government expects to identify two or more capable SDVOSB concerns with active General Services Administration (GSA) contracts to provide these services at a fair and reasonable price. Consequently, the solicitation will be posted to GSA eBuy in accordance with the Veterans First Contracting Program.

The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, and the response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is February 14, 2025. Robert O'Keefe Jr. serves as the point of contact for this requirement, identified by solicitation number 36C24525Q0122. One attachment, titled 36C24525Q0122_1.docx, was included with the initial announcement on January 8, 2025.