Notice ID: 4843d29de6a34d99813eda0a6b90a70cCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Language Interpretation - English and Central Alaskan Yup’ik
Archived on May 8, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Presidentially Declared Disaster DR-4893-AK, Typhoon Halong, intends to award a purchase order for in person language interpretation between English and Cental Alaskan Yup'ik. This solicitation uses FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Interpretation between English and Central Alaskan Yu'pik may be conducted in person and in some cases over the phone or by electronic communication methods. This opportunity is a disaster area set aside for those towns and villages located within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, which can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893. Local preference will be given. Review the attached solicitation and performance work statement.
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Department of Homeland SecurityFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Office:REGION 10: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Posted:April 15, 2026
NAICS:541930: Translation and Interpretation Services
Last Updated:Sep 25, 2026
PSC:R426: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Place of Performance:Anchorage, 99513
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70FBRO26Q00000013- Combined Synopsis
- Combined SynopsisCurrentApr 15, 2026
Language Interpretation - English and Central Alaskan Yup’ik
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2025-06, effective 08/27/2025 and the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), current as of 12/26/2024. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: Price quotes shall be submitted using the attached Excel Spreadsheet (Attachment F). Base Period: CLIN 0001: American Sign Language (ASL) Services to support the Field Offices. Note: Work shall be done in accordance with the Statement of Work. Base Period: 01/15/2026 – 01/14/2027 LH CLIN 0002: Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services to support the Field Offices. Note: Work shall be done in accordance with the Statement of Work. Base Period: 01/15/2026 – 01/14/2027 LH CLIN 0003: Travel Travel and Parking Expenses. Base Period: 01/15/2026 – 01/14/2027 ODC CLIN 0004: Optional Additional ASL Services in accordance with the Statement of Work. Base Period of Performance CLIN 0005: Optional Additional Certified Deaf Interpretation Services in accordance with the Statement of Work. Base Period of Performance 1) Action Code – N/A 2) Date - The period of performance will be 1/15/2026 – 1/14/2029 3) Year – This is a requirement for FY26 4) Contracting Office Zip Code – 05495 5) Product Service Code – R608 – Translation/Interpreting 6) Contracting Office Address – 124 Leroy Road, Williston, VT 05495 7) Subject – American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services for the Field Operations Directorate (FOD). 8) Proposed Solicitation Number – 70SBUR26Q00000015 9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on December 15, 2025 at 1 PM ET. 10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer – See (xvi) below 11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number – Award Number: N/A; Solicitation Number: 70SBUR26Q00000015 12) Contract Award Dollar Amount – N/A 13) Line Item Number – See (v) below 14) Contract Award Date – N/A 15) Contractor – N/A 16) Description – Per FAR 12.603(2)(i)-(xvi) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 70SBUR26Q00000015 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. (iv) This requirement is set aside for Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The associated NAICS code is 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services. (v) This requirement is for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services on behalf of USCIS Field Operations Directorate in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work. (vi) Period of performance for the base period is 1/15/2026 – 1/14/2027 with two (2) 12-month option periods for a maximum period of performance of 36 months. Services shall be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum (Page 40 of RFQ 70SBUR26Q00000015). (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria outlined in paragraph (a) of 52.212-2 are: Technical Approach and Price. (x) A complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be included with the quote. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum regarding Invoicing Instructions (Page 27 of RFQ 70SBUR26Q00000015). (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as well as the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5: (See Pages 2-10 of RFQ 70SBUR26Q00000015). (xiii) RFQ 70SBUR26Q00000015 is being issued with the intent to make one (1) award. Award will be based on Best Value, when considering the Technical and Price factors. Submission of a complete quote constitutes affirmation of your ability to provide American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services as outlined in the attached solicitation documents. Amendments to this solicitation will be publicized in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation. The Government is requesting maximum additional discounts beyond standard commercial pricing for this the requirement. The quote shall display any discount provided by the contractor and should represent the best possible price that the contractor can provide. In accordance with FAR 22.1009-4(a): (1) The place of performance is Field Offices in the continental US. Questions will be submitted to the Contract Specialist at: Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov no later than 1 PM ET, Friday, December 5, 2025, to be considered. No telephonic questions will be answered. (xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating will be assigned to this solicitation or resulting contract. (xv) To be considered for award, please submit a complete quote pm Attachment F – Pricing Spreadsheet provided as part of your submission by email to Marianne Green, Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov, no later than 1 PM ET, Monday, December 15, 2025 with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Ken Brumfiel at: Kenneth.C.Brumfiel@uscis.dhs.gov. Quotes received after 1 PM ET on December 15, 2025 may or may not be considered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All emails shall adhere to size limitations of the USCIS firewall which is 10MB per email. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, the Contract Specialist – Marianne Green can be reached Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer – Ken Brumfiel can be reached at Kenneth.C.Brumfiel@uscis.dhs.gov. Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions. 17) The place of performance is USCIS Field Offices in the continental US. ATTACHMENTS: RFQ 70SBUR26Q00000015 Attachment A – Terms and Conditions, 43 pages Attachment B – Statement of Work, 10 pages Attachment C – Sensitive but Unclassified, 13 pages Attachment D – Statement of Work, 10 pages, Attachment E – Wage Determination, 11 pages Attachment F – Pricing Spreadsheet, 1 page | Combined Synopsis | 541930 | Women-Owned Small Business Program Set-Aside | 12/03/2025 | 12/15/2026 | Camp Springs, MD | |
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. This is NOT a Request for Quotations or Proposals. No solicitation document exists, and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses received to this RFI. The Government will not pay for any response or demonstration expenses. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback concerning their submission. All submissions will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Responding to the RFI is completely voluntary and will not enhance or adversely affect responses to any resulting solicitation if such solicitation is issued at a later date. There is no competitive advantage gained by any of the respondents to this RFI. DESCRIPTION The Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) is the Congressionally designated lead entity within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), responsible for biometric identity services. The capability to match, store, share, and analyze biometric identity information includes OBIM’s operation, maintenance, and improvement of the central DHS biometric repository which is currently the Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT), and in the future the in-development replacement system for IDENT, Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART). OBIM provides DHS and its mission partners with biometric identity services that enable national security and public safety decision making. As one of the world’s largest biometric repositories, OBIM’s biometric system contains the identities of over 300 million individuals. OBIM Identity Operations Division (IOD) is seeking professional services to provide biometric examiners, multimodal biometric examiners and identity services to support OBIM with multimodal biometric accuracy and identity services expertise for the Biometric Accuracy Analysis Team (BAAT) and Biometric Support Center (BSC), to support OBIM’s current and future biometric capabilities. OBIM’s biometric system currently utilizes fingerprints, latent prints, face, and iris to support its biometric mission needs but expects the capabilities to expand to meet stakeholder needs in the future. The contractor shall provide multimodal biometric accuracy and identity services expertise to include: • Biometric examination services • Identity management capabilities and biometric support services • Biometric accuracy and quality analysis • Data analysis Government provided software will be used in support of this work effort. Software used may change during the course of the contract; however, the type of work will remain the same. The contractor shall provide multimodal biometric accuracy and identity services expertise to include: Biometric examination services for all modalities Identity management capabilities and biometric support services Biometric accuracy and quality analysis Data analysis In addition, as part of this effort, the Government expects: Innovative approaches to staffing in order to ensure resources are applied in the most efficient manner Application of industry best practices across all tasks Collaboration across BAAT and BSC teams to ensure mission needs are met and opportunities for efficiency improvements are identified The contractor is responsible for providing oversight of the work performed in accordance with the Project Management Plan and for establishing/maintaining a Quality Assurance program. Biometric Examiner and Identity Management Services Although OBIM’s biometric system is very accurate and executes hundreds of thousands of biometric services each day, BSC biometric examiners and analysts are needed to supplement the automated capabilities of the system, respond to stakeholder requests for biometrics identity services, and to maintain and improve the accuracy of the system through identity management tasks and in support of the BAAT accuracy activities. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support the Biometric Support Center (BSC) with the following duties: Analyze and compare biometric images to render identity decisions when the automated matchers are unable Resolve candidate lists generated by the automated system when biometrics are searched Prepare reports as needed to support examiner identity decision conclusions Correct biometric capture issues so that future matching is improved Maintain the identities within IDENT/HART through record reviews and analysis of biometric identity conflicts, errors, etc. Support stakeholder biometric service requests for those stakeholders who are not able to execute these requests through automated capabilities Provide subject matter expertise and technical support in support of BSC operations Note: The BSC is not a forensic laboratory; therefore, the scope of this work does not include the handling/processing of physical evidence. Biometric Accuracy and Data Analysis Additionally, the contractor shall provide data accuracy and quality analysis to manage the accuracy of biometric identity information. The government is expecting support for the Biometric Accuracy Analysis Team (BAAT) which is dedicated to the monitoring, analysis, reporting, and correction of the biometric data within the HART database. The contractor is responsible for providing data integrity analysis, reporting services and related analysis services, as required, for OBIM’s IOD. Support includes technical subject matter expertise, project management services as well as audit recommendations and advice on corrective actions and guidance to the field. The contractor shall also provide statistical analysis of system data to support requirements identification. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support the Biometric Accuracy Analysis Team (BAAT) with the following duties: Conducting comprehensive testing of biometric data to assess accuracy and quality of stakeholder biometric data, vendor matchers, presentation attack detection tools, and data quality software Supporting the development, implementation and automation of biometric programs Collaborate within OBIM and with stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational goals and standards to improve biometric match response accuracy Create statistically representative biometric data cohorts as authorized to support mission needs Perform ad hoc root-cause-analysis of biometric based anomalies. Enhance existing processes, infrastructure, and architecture to better support operations Support the maintenance and production of Microsoft Power Platform based applications Ensure adherence to record keeping protocols by leveraging existing methods and applying authorized process improvements methods Publish impactful findings to support best practices throughout OBIM and its stakeholders Attend conferences and meetings related to biometric knowledge sharing to support OBIM Establish metrics to enable a notification-based dashboard to support system monitoring Task Order Management The government expects: The establishment and maintenance of a roadmap that aligns the efforts of the BSC and BAAT with the broader Systems Business Operations Branch. The design, development, and integration of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, existing Excel reports, and the Pyramid Business Intelligence application to seamlessly dashboard key performance metrics. Routine coordination and planning between Key Personnel; Biometric Examiner Lead and Biometric Information Technology/Identification Systems Specialist to establish seamless methods of documenting, tracking, reporting, and supporting contractor activity. Ensure biometric examiner contractors are present and capable to sufficiently support specific BSC operations 24/7/365. INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS DHS representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSE DHS is asking respondents to submit a Capability Statement responsive to the requirements described within Attachment I - SOW - Biometric Identity Services - Draft. DHS appreciates responses from all capable and qualified sources. Responders are requested to describe in clear and concise language their company's capabilities to meet the requirements of this RFI. Capabilities statements shall not exceed ten (10) pages and general formatting shall be done using single-spaced 12-point font on letter sized (8.5 x 11) pages and submitted as a pdf or Word document. Each response shall contain a Cover Page identifying: RFI Title Name and Address of Company Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, and Phone) Website Address Business size and Type of Ownership (i.e. 8A, Other than Small, Small, Small Disadvantaged, Woman-owned, Hub-zone, Service-Disabled Veteran, etc.) Contract Vehicle and Contract Number where services are available. i.e. GSA MAS Schedule, GSA Alliant 2, GSA Alliant 3, NASA SEWP, GSA OASIS+, etc. Also, include the applicable North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. The Government is considering NAICS Code 541990 Company overview Commercial or non-Commercial Service Description of the products or services a company provides Statement and assurance about what the client can expect from your company Each response shall include a Capability Statement discussing the company’s capabilities to meet the requirements described within attached draft Statement of Work and provide an answer to questions below: 1. Describe your organization’s experience providing biometric examination, identity-management, and biometric data-quality services in large-scale, mission-critical environments. 2. Identify the biometric modalities for which your organization currently provides qualified examiner services, including fingerprint, latent print, face, iris, and any additional modalities. 3. Describe your experience supporting biometric operations that require continuous or 24/7/365 coverage, time-sensitive adjudications, and strict service-level agreements. 4. Describe your ability to recruit, retain, and deploy qualified biometric examiners who meet the SOW’s minimum experience requirements, including latent print examiners and personnel qualified in multiple modalities. 5. What is the current availability of personnel with: Fingerprint comparison experience Latent print examination experience Facial-comparison experience Iris-comparison experience Multimodal biometric examination experience Biometric identity-management and record-resolution experience 6. Describe the certifications, training programs, proficiency testing, and continuing education your organization uses to maintain examiner qualifications 7. Describe your approach for cross-training examiners across fingerprint, face, iris, and identity-management activities while ensuring personnel only perform functions for which they are qualified. 8. What efficiencies in examiner operations can you recommend? 9. 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Describe your experience developing and sustaining Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Excel-based workflows, dashboard integrations, and CSV exports to business-intelligence tools. 14. Describe your organization’s experience conducting biometric accuracy testing, matcher evaluations, threshold analysis, statistically representative cohort development, and biometric-data-quality analysis. 15. Describe your capabilities and experience with the analytical, data, and technical environment referenced in the SOW, including Python, R, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS GovCloud, Security-Enhanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Pyramid Analytics. 16. Describe your experience designing and maintaining dashboards, data visualizations, automated reports, root-cause analyses, and notification-based monitoring capabilities. 17. Describe your experience developing and sustaining Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Excel-based workflows, dashboard integrations, and CSV exports to business-intelligence tools. Response due date: no later than Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Responses to vendor questions may or may not be provided. If the Government answers any vendor questions, all questions and answers will be published via an amendment to this RFI on SAM.gov. Vendor names will not be identified in the amendment. NOTE: This RFI is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 10.001(c) for market research exchanges with industry. All interested parties, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond. This RFI seeks information only. It is not a request for proposals, a solicitation under GSAR Subpart 538.71, or an obligation to buy. No contract award will result from responses. The Government will not pay for any information or materials submitted. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract if accepted. All responses become Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information will be handled in accordance with RFO FAR 24.202 and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552); mark clearly to request protection. This RFI is posted on www.SAM.gov. Please, submit your response to the POCs listed on this RFI. | Market Research | 541990 | No Set-Aside | 10/08/2026 | 10/26/2026 | - | |
Alaska Range Combat Training Integrated Communications and Support (ARCTICS) II Virtual Industry Day This is a notice for an ARCTICS II Virtual Industry Day hosted by the 766th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron and the 354th Range Sqaudron. The Virtual Industry Day information is below: WHEN: Thursday, 22 October 2026 @ 1000 Hawaii Standard Time (HST) / 1200 Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) (Est. 2 Hours) WHERE: Teams Join: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993854726941?p=7dOmMrAhwrsgLGtEHn Meeting ID: 993 854 726 941 Passcode: jx9kK9sv Dial in by phone +1 410-874-6750,,654710014# United States, Odenton Phone conference ID: 654 710 014# PURPOSE: To provide ARCTICS II program overview, government expectations, and answer questions from industry partners. QUESTIONS: If you would like to submit questions ahead of time, please fill out the attached Question and Answers template and send the spreadsheet to 766ess.pkz.arctics@us.af.mil no later than Monday, 19 October 2026 (1200 HST). NOTE: The information provided during this Virtual Industry Day is based on the current intent and requirements are subject to change / not binding to the Government. If you are interested in attending the Virtual Industry Day, please email 766ess.pkz.arctics@us.af.mil with your Company Name, NAICS, Business Type (Large, Small, Set-aside), POC Contact Info. | Special Notice | 541330 | No Set-Aside | 10/16/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Eielson AFB, AK | |
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
70FBRO26Q00000013
Archive Date
May 8, 2026
Office Address
BOTHELL, WA, 98021