SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, United States Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, 950 H Street, NW, Suite 6700, Washington, DC, 20223
- ZIP Code
- 20223
- Solicitation Number
- USSS020052
- Response Due
- 9/27/2002
- Archive Date
- 10/12/2002
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Locke, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 406-6793, Fax (202) 406-6801,
- E-Mail Address
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dlocke@usss.treas.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number USSS020052 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-09. This requirement is 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541930 and the small business size standard is $6,000,000 annual income receipts averaged over the last three (3) years. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract with a base year commencing 1 October 2002 through 30 September 2003 and four (4) option years. The U.S. Secret Service in Washington, D.C. has a requirement for on-call interpreter(s) for deaf/hard-of-hearing employees. It is essential for a sign language interpreter to be on the premises on a part-time basis to meet deaf/hard-of-hearing employees' needs. QUALIFICATIONS - Interpreter(s) contracted to work for the U.S. Secret Service must be Qualified*/Certified members in good standing of the Registry of Interpreters for the DEAF (RID). These individuals must demonstrate high competence in and knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), manually coded English and Pidgin Signed English (PSE). Interpreters must possess knowledge of Deaf Community and Deaf Culture; telecommunication devices for the Deaf (TTY); and regulations set forth in Sections 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. In addition, they must have obtained education from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) and have had at least three years of interpreting experience. Contractors must submit their resume and a copy of a RID certificate with their bid. Failure to submit these items will deem the contractor non-responsive and the bid will be rejected. *The Deaf/Hard-of Hearing staff and/or the Federal Interpreters Interagency Council staff, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer Technical Representative, will determine qualifications. CLEARANCE - The interpreter must have, or be willing to be investigated for, a Top Secret security clearance. SCOPE OF WORK - The contractor will provide Sign Language interpreting services on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The services provided will be professional in nature and will be done according to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics. Under no circumstances will the interpreter represent the U.S. Secret Service or act as an official spokesperson on behalf of the agency. The U.S. Secret Service will provide the necessary equipment and supplies needed for performance of duties to include: an office with a desk, a telephone to include Voice/TTY answering machines and access to E-mail. The contractor will provide the services to complete the tasks required by the contract. The contractor will be responsible for providing a replacement interpreter on the days when they are unable to provide services to U.S. Secret Service. This will include sick and vacation days. In such situations, payment of the replacement interpreter will be the responsibility of the contractor. The substituting interpreter must be RID certified and qualified. The contractor will not be paid for Federal holidays that fall within their regular scheduled days, for days the Government closes for inclement weather, or for days that all Deaf/hard-of-Hearing employees are out and the contractor has been provided a 48 hour notice. Some training/functions for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employees may require two (2) additional interpreters; however, notice will be given if and when there is a need. The interpreter will strive to provide and maintain satisfactory services to the Deaf/Hard-of -Hearing employees on the job. This includes being open and responsive to the needs and suggestions of those to whom the services are being provided. In a meeting situation where the interpreter is required to participate, a neutral interpreter must be present. For example, if there is a meeting regarding the performance of a particular interpreter with a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee and both parties are present, then a neutral interpreter should interpret that meeting. MAJOR DUTIES - (1) Interprets spoken English into appropriate form of communication (American Sign Language or manually coded English) for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employees, applicants and visitors. (2) Voices from American Sign Language (ASL) or manually coded English into spoken English for hearing employees or visitors who are not familiar with sign language. (3) Interprets in all settings where services are required. Situations may include: performance appraisals; training classes; non-captioned videotapes; one-on-one meetings with supervisors, managers and employees; staff meeting; interviews; and U.S. Secret Service or Department of Treasury ceremonies. Will sometimes be videotaped at ceremonies or training sites. (4) Video remote interpreting service shall be provided on an as needed basis. Contractor shall provide a rate for services prior to providing video remote interpreting services. (5) Demonstrates adherence to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics. (6) Provides advice to managers/supervisors concerning the profession of sign language interpreting. (7) Maintains involvement in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and other professionally related organizations and/or training programs. (8) Informs the U.S. Secret Service Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) of any issues of concern such as those relating to the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing personnel, scheduling, assisting devices, etc. (9) Works closely with the U.S. Secret Service COTR concerning scheduling and/or matters relating to provisions for services at U.S. Secret Service. (10) Maintains professional conduct, dress and manner. GUIDELINES - Guidelines consist of the Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics, the operational policies of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the regulations set forth in Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS - The contractor will be required to provide services to Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employees located at U.S.S.S. Headquarters in Northwest Washington, D.C. The contractor must be willing to travel to other sites within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as needed to include: the James J. Rowley Training Center in Beltsville, MD. Local travel, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area will be the responsibility of the contractor. If needed, travel outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area will be made in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in an office setting, meeting room, and/or auditorium. The demands of the services may require the contractor to provide long hours of service to the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employees, sometimes standing without a break. EVALUATION PROCEDURES - Price proposal shall include a rate for one (1) regularly scheduled interpreter every Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Total of eight (8) hours billable per day. Estimated billable hours equals 832. Also price proposal shall include a rate for supplemental interpreting services for occasions requiring at least one (1) interpreter, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Estimated billable hours equal 152. Technical proposal shall include a capability statement, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail system based on information in your proposal that addresses the requirements of the RFP. At a minimum your capability statement must include: 1) key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the effort) with their qualifications and specific experience; 2) your organizational experience; 3) specific references (including contract number and project description, period of performance, dollar amount, client identification with point of contact and telephone) for pervious work of this or similar nature that your key personnel or organization have performed within the last two years. (References will be checked.); 4) Business Size; 5) Payment terms; 6) Dun's Number; 7) Federal Tax I.D. Number; 8) Top Secret Security Clearance, Yes/No. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable unless otherwise noted: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commmercial Items. There are no addenda to the provision. 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) insert: The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation as provide herein, is lowest in price. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in the clause, 52.212-5, are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, 52.222-35,Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the World Wide Web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Telephone requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. Please note: All responsible small business offerors shall forward proposal via FAX (202) 406-6801 or email dlocke@usss.treas.gov not later than 27 September 2002 by 4:00 p.m. local time.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/TREAS/USSS/PDDC20229/USSS020052/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 950 H Street, NW Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20001
- Zip Code: 20001
- Record
- SN00173392-F 20020924/020922220622 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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