American Sign Language Interpreting Services

SOL #: PANDHA26P0000036429Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Health Agency (Dha)
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
FREDERICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

SC

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 27, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Beaufort Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program, has issued a Special Notice as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The intent is to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with vision and hearing impairments. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capability statements. Submissions are due by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of specialized early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with sensory impairments and developmental delays, along with support for their families. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, vehicles, materials, supervision, and transportation.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price Sole Source
  • NAICS Code: 541930 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $22.5 Million
  • Period of Performance:
    • Base Year: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027
    • Option Year 1: September 30, 2027 – September 29, 2028
    • Option Year 2: September 30, 2028 – September 29, 2029
    • Option Year 3: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2030 (Likely typo, should be 2029-2030)
    • Option Year 4: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2031 (Likely typo, should be 2030-2031)
    • Option Year 5 (-8): September 30, 2031 – March 30, 2032
  • Submission Due: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  • Published: May 27, 2026

Personnel Qualifications

Key personnel must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in relevant fields (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Deaf Education, Blind/Visual Impairment Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Psychology). Specific professional licensure and certification (e.g., South Carolina teaching certificate, state license for therapists, South Carolina Early Intervention Specialist credential) may be required. American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency (level 2+ or higher) is mandatory for roles involving children with hearing impairments.

Submission & Evaluation

This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who believe they can provide these services may submit a capability statement not exceeding 5 pages (8.5 x 11 inches, font no smaller than 10-point) via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The government will use this information to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Telephone requests will not be honored.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement.

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