Project Information

Bid Title

ASL interpreter

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Maine

Published Date

Aug 18, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 25, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

ASL124

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Notice ID

ASL124

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)

Office

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 18, 2026 05:10 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 25, 2026 10:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 09, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: R608 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
• NAICS Code:
  • 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services
• Place of Performance:
  Kittery , ME 03904
  USA

Description

Introduction & Background

The Naval Health Clinic (NBHC) Portsmouth is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing on-site/in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpretive services on an as-needed basis. These services are required to support Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing individuals assigned to NBHC Portsmouth, NH. The primary scope of support is for the Industrial Hygiene department. Support encompasses both traditional office environments and dynamic survey work executed across the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the NBHC Portsmouth Area of Responsibility (AOR), and remote locations across Northern New England.

Scope of Work & Key Requirements

Interested vendors must demonstrate the capability to meet the logistical, administrative, and environmental demands of this requirement. The contractor must provide seamless sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign ASL interpretive services. From a scheduling perspective, vendors must be capable of receiving service requests by 1500 the day prior to the event and providing positive confirmation to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) no later than 1800 the same day.

Punctuality and accountability are paramount to this requirement. Personnel must arrive at the NAVMEDREADTRNUNIT PORTSMOUTH Industrial Hygiene office 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for COR check-in, and execute a proper check-out upon completion or early release. Furthermore, the contractor must maintain a zero-tolerance policy for cancellations and no-shows, demonstrating the capacity to immediately provide backfill ASL interpreters if the primary interpreter is unavailable.

For field operations, personnel supporting industrial hygiene surveys and exposure monitoring must be physically capable of traversing active industrial work areas. Vendors must supply their personnel with all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes or boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and up to double hearing protection. Conversely, personnel supporting standard office and training events must maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance, conducting themselves in accordance with military installation standards at all times.

Capability Statement Instructions

Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirements outlined above. Submissions must include a comprehensive company profile detailing the Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI Number, Point of Contact, and applicable Business Size standard. Respondents should also provide examples of past performance involving similar ASL services provided within the last three years, preferably in industrial, shipyard, or military healthcare environments.

Additionally, the statement must contain a brief narrative explaining how the company manages rapid deployment, day-before scheduling, and emergency backfill procedures to guarantee zero no-shows. Finally, vendors must confirm their ability to supply ASL interpreters with the necessary PPE for heavy industrial environments.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• HCD NORTHEAST 8111 GATEHOUSE ROAD, 2ND FLOOR
• FALLS CHURCH , VA 22042
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• todd tolson
• todd.f.tolson2.ctr@health.mil
• Phone Number 7032756371

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 18, 2026 05:10 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC RProfessional, Administrative and Management Support Services

• NAICS 541930Translation and Interpretation Services

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