Vetting & Linguistics

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, has awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for Vetting and Linguistics Support Services. This requirement, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM18R0323, was competed and awarded under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program. The contract includes a base period of performance with four one-year options. While the services are intended for high-threat areas globally, the initial performance is anticipated within the Middle East region.

The scope of work requires linguistic expertise in Arabic, Kurdish, Dari, Pashto, and Nepali, including various dialects of these languages. Personnel must demonstrate proficiency through testing in English and the source languages across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills prior to assignment. Beyond translation, the contract provides intelligence analysis and liaison support between Regional Security Offices, local governments, and law enforcement at high-threat posts. The contractor is also responsible for executing Department of State vetting processes and data analyses.

This award is classified under NAICS 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services and PSC code R. The notice was published on April 16, 2019, by the primary point of contact, Khoa D. Tran. No attachments were included with this award announcement.