ACC Contracting Squadron; 227 Hunting Ave., Langley AFB, VA 23665-2771

R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR LINGUIST/INTERPRETER SERVICES IN SOUTHWEST ASIA (SWA) SOL F44650-97-R0015 DUE 071597 POC Points of Contact -- Mr. Tim Cannella, Contract Specialist, 757-764-4187, ext 144; Ms. Della Shelton, Contracting Officer, 757-764-4187, x164 E-MAIL: ACC CONS/Tim Cannella, cannellt@acccons.langley.af.mil. ACC Contracting Squadron is issuing a draft/sources sought synopsis for nonpersonal services to provide Linguistic/Interpreter support for Combat Air Forces in Southwest Asia (SWA) including, but not limited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait (KU). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other services necessary to locate, screen, hire, and maintain 15 (ea) Linguists/Interpreters capable of interpretation and translation of modern standard Arabic to English and vice versa. Linguists shall also be capable of translating and producing Arabic language documents, and other material. Interpreter/Linguists will provide this support to Air Force Security Police in SWA as they conduct their duties. Linguists shall be capable of the following: performing clear and concise expression in writing and speaking; produce idiomatic translations of non-technica! l material us! ing correct syntax and speech; con duct consecutive, accurate translations of on-going conversations/activities; familiar with local culture and customs and able to conduct themselves accordingly; dealing unobtrusively with the local populace; conduct themselves in accordance with the standards of conduct prescribed in USAF instructions, this contract, and the laws of the host nation; may be required to live and work in harsh desert environment, to include living and working in temporary facilities (tents and trailers); serve during a level of heightened state of threat; function effectively during periods of high pressure and stress; maintain professional demeanor at harsh scenes; functioning as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals; assist in basic office administration (answering phones/doors, writing reports, word processing); driving government leased vehicles. Contractor personnel will be expected to work a 40 hour normal work week and an! estimated 32 hours per mont! h i n excess of normal duty hours. Linguists will also be oncall 24 hours a day and shall be available within short notice. Contractor personnel shall possess no less than a SECRET clearance, shall be a United States National, shall possess a valid US driver s license, a valid US passport, appropriate country visas, and an international driver s license. All interested firms should forward their company name, a complete address, phone and fax number, business size, e-mail address, statement of capability, and other comments to Mr. Tim Cannella at fax 757-764-9695, e-mail address cannellt@acccons.langley.af.mil or by mail to the address listed above. (0181)

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