R608--Contract for UAC Ratification

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued this pre-solicitation notice regarding a contract for the ratification of an unauthorized commitment (UAC). This action follows an approved request under Department of Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 801.602-3 to facilitate government payment for American Sign Language (ASL) services provided by Purple Communications, Inc. The services supported the Chief of Compensation Services during an off-site meeting and learning sessions for the Senior Leadership of Compensation Service held on August 30 and 31, 2023, in Washington, DC.

The Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) reviewed the circumstances of the UAC, which occurred when an unauthorized member of compensation services requested the vendor's attendance, and subsequently approved the invoice for payment. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services and PSC R608 for Support- Administrative: Translation and Interpreting. Harrison Carter is the designated point of contact for this action, which is identified by solicitation number 36C10D26Q0074.

As this notice pertains to a specific ratification of previously rendered services, the government is not seeking solicitations, questions, or capability statements. There are no set-asides applied to this action. One attachment, a document titled 36C10D26Q0074.docx, was included at the time of publication on April 8, 2026. The performance location is Washington, DC, and the response deadline is listed as April 8, 2026.