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R -- INTERPRETER SERVICES SOL JEEIR-96-R-0017 DUE 051796 POC Miles Stroman, Contracting Officer, 202/307-1969. The Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review has a nationwide requirement for on-site interpreter services at immigration hearings throughout the United States and its Territories. The successful offeror will be required to provide qualified and trained interpreters to perform on-site interpreter services in multiple foreign languages for the Immigration Courts. These courts are located in federal and private buildings, and Criminal Alien Program (CAP) sites, which include but are not limited to correctional institutions and detention facilities. The Immigration Court conduct immigration hearings in these courts and at designated detail cities, to resolve various immigration matters. Additionally, interpreter services, although not frequent, may be required for the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer. The use of telephonic interpretation or telephonic language line may be required for hearings in some locations. Services will be ordered on an as needed basis and will include simultaneous as well as consecutive interpretation. The contract will provide for a base year of performance (expected to begin on October 1, 1996) and include options for four additional one-year periods. Interested firms must send a written request for the solicitation document. Only written requests will be accepted. (0036)

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