American Sign Language Interpreting Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.