FRIENDS INTERPRETING SERVICES LLC (WV)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2012
- $33.36M
- $33,358,191under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $2.81M†
- $2,806,322ProvisionalFY2027 to date: $273.71K
- Awards and orders
- 123
- with positive net obligations9 IDV vehicles held
- Latest action
- Oct 27, 2026
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Sep 3, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jun 23, 2011 (15 years)
- Location
- Shenandoah Junction, WV
- State of incorporation
- West Virginia
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Aug 7, 2026 are not yet public).
‡ FY2027 to date.
Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Aug 7, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI VJ1RLKHJ2LF3. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2012. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2027: $273,708 (to date)
- FY2026: $2,806,322 (provisional)
- FY2025: $2,784,950
- FY2024: $4,064,490
- FY2023: $2,117,510
- FY2022: $4,778,513
- FY2021: $3,847,662
- FY2020: $4,449,570
Show all 16 yearsEarlier years (FY2012–FY2019)
- FY2019: $4,247,727
- FY2018: $3,344,420
- FY2017: $576,538
- FY2016: $28,220
- FY2015: $1,454
- FY2014: $13,360
- FY2013: $16,809
- FY2012: $6,939
Total across 16 fiscal years: $33,358,191
Top awarding agencies
- Social Security Administration$16,082,106, 48.2%
- Department of Transportation$4,942,272, 14.8%
- Department of Labor$3,754,606, 11.3%
- Department of Homeland Security$2,612,745, 7.8%
- Department of Housing and Urban Development$2,210,712, 6.6%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Social Security Administration$16,082,106, 48.2%
- Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation$4,909,445, 14.7%
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management$3,754,606, 11.3%
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services$2,344,659, 7.0%
- Department of Housing and Urban Development$2,210,712, 6.6%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 541930Translation and interpretation services$33,358,191, 100%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- R608Support- administrative: translation and interpreting$22,486,919, 67.4%
- R431Support- professional: human resources$4,909,445, 14.7%
- R418Support- professional: legal$3,754,606, 11.3%
- R606Support- administrative: court reporting$1,905,174, 5.7%
- R799Support- management: other$223,280, 0.7%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 541930Translation and Interpretation Services(primary)Small
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Women-Owned Business
- Minority-Owned Business
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Joint Venture eligible under the WOSB Program
- Small Business Joint Venture
- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Joint Venture
- Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- R608SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Federal Capability Statement
Friends Interpreting Services (FIS), a Deaf-owned, and Woman-owned company, providing the highest quality in sign language interpreting services nationwide. Friends Interpreting Services are proud to provide American Sign Language Interpreters for any setting: hospitals, schools, doctor’s offices, community gatherings, media events and more. FIS has been providing services to government and private sector clients for many years and has gained a reputation for quality. At FIS we are committed to providing superior and barrier-free communication solutions for our Hearing, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf clients. We believe in listening to our clients in order to provide effective and efficient communication solutions for each individual to ensure that barrier free communication takes place.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- 15JCRM21F00000086Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and DivisionsLatest action
- 693JK424F55005NDelivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of TransportationOffice of the SecretaryLatest action
- 70SBUR26F00000210Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesLatest action
- 1605C326F00034Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of LaborOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and ManagementLatest action
- 70FBR224F00000084BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management AgencyLatest action
- N0018923AR002Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)VehicleDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- GS00F216DAFederal supply schedule (FSS)VehicleGeneral Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition ServiceLatest action
- N6852023F0186Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- 7571TE26F00308Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Financial ResourcesLatest action
- 1605C322F00001Delivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of LaborOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and ManagementLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for FRIENDS INTERPRETING SERVICES LLC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 6 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts without a real name are not shown.
Physical Address
204 VOLNEY HILL ROAD
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV, 25442
USA
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Government Business Contact
Alice Ann FRIENDS
Owner
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Alice Ann FRIENDS
Owner
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Past Performance Contact
Alice Ann FRIENDS
Owner
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Alice Ann FRIENDS
Owner
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Alice Ann Friends
Owner
204 Volney Hl
Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442
USA
Past Performance Alternate Contact
Alice Ann FRIENDS
Owner
P.O. Box 905
Ranson, WV, 25438
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
FRIENDS INTERPRETING SERVICES LLC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires September 3, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Registered for disaster relief contracting
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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