American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

SOL #: M00264-26-RFI-0018Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

COMMANDER

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Quantico, VA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

Translation And Interpreting Services(including Sign Language) (R608)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c97180bf1656451ea14cd6ad7e81b378/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 25, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify small business vendors capable of providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter support services for the Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Purpose & Scope

This RFI aims to gather industry feedback on anticipated technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, and other considerations for ASL interpreter services. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for on-site ASL interpretation primarily in Quantico, VA, with potential for work in northern Virginia, Twenty-nine Palms, CA, Camp Pendleton, CA, and Yuma, AZ. Services include interpreting spoken language into ASL and vice-versa, for both unclassified and classified settings, and video remote interpreting.

Key Requirements (from Draft PWS)

Certifications: Interpreters must hold current certifications from RID (NIC), NAD (Level IV/V), and/or BEI.
Performance: 100% compliance with certifications, 99% accuracy in interpretation.
Security: A SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL) is required at award. Personnel performing classified tasks need a Tier 3 (T3) / SECRET Level clearance.
Compliance: Adherence to DoD security regulations, MCOTEA security procedures, and the RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are mandatory.

Industry Feedback Requested

Vendors are asked to provide input on:

Capability to deliver all PWS products/services.
Potential barriers to competition.
Likelihood of submitting a proposal.
Commercial availability of the product/service.
Feasibility of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Factors affecting open and fair competition.
Recommended NAICS codes (541930 is suggested).

Submission Details

Reference: RFI No. “M00264-26-RFI-0018 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter” in the subject line.
Deadline: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Email: Jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil (Contracting Officer) and iishsha.g.rucker.civ@usmc.mil (Contract Specialist).
Format: No more than 10 pages (excluding cover page).
Required Information: Responses to industry feedback questions, business name/address, company representative details, business type, CAGE Code/UEI, and available contract vehicles.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Published: March 25, 2026

Additional Notes

This RFI is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.