# OPTION - Communication Access Services (Sign Language Interpretation Services) DR-4797-MN Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70fbr524q00000025 - Solicitation number: 70FBR524Q00000025 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Indy Interpreting Inc. - Department: Department of Homeland Security - Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency - Contracting office: FEMA (70FH10) - NAICS: 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services - Product or service code: R608 Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language) - Set-aside: Local area set-aside - County: Hennepin County (FIPS 27053). https://abierto.us/counties/hennepin-county-mn-27053 - City: Minneapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/minneapolis-mn-2743000 - First posted: August 12, 2024 - Last posted: August 16, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26b40df1071d4401a36dacb524de68a0/view ## Description **AMENDMENT NOTICE:** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 70FBR524Q00000025 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 with a small business size standard of $22.50M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2024-08-19 10:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency requires the items to be Meet or Exceed. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below. Solicitation and Buy Attachments **Question Submission:** Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. For this solicitation, DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Indy Interpreting Inc. (UEI CR46SNA2QER9) - Contract: 70FBR524P00000019, purchase order - Obligated: $21,444.60 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 70FBR524Q00000025 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 7022 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70FBR524P00000019_7022_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - August 12, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 8b83ac7cef6e4770b59ad1010d711dd3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b83ac7cef6e4770b59ad1010d711dd3/view - August 12, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice a6ee3238a5f64aa79b41146c87daed9c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6ee3238a5f64aa79b41146c87daed9c/view - August 14, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 60e6f8ea76ea4e82b1afa312f8f3ff01. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60e6f8ea76ea4e82b1afa312f8f3ff01/view - August 16, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 26b40df1071d4401a36dacb524de68a0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26b40df1071d4401a36dacb524de68a0/view ## Points of contact - Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;, marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/70fbr524q00000025.