Naval Inventory Control Point -- Mechanicsburg, Code M2522, PO Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788

G -- AN INTERPRETER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN SIMULTANEOUSLY/CONSECUTIVELY FROM ORAL SPOKEN ENGLISH INTO ASL, PSE AND IN REVERSE. SOL N00391-98-Q-MD32 DUE 071698 POC Vonda DeBolt, (717)-605-4244, Fax (717)-605-3041 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. (ii) This request for quotation Number N00391-98-Q-MD32 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR #90-42, and DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR #91-11. (iv) This solicitation is a small business set aside. SIC is 7363. Prepare response in accordance with the following: Period of performance: From 01 Oct 1998 thru 30 Sep 1999 INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS An interpreter may be certified or non-certified, but must be qualified to provide the following upon request: 1. Sign simultaneously/consecutively from oral spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgen Sign English (PSE), Tactile (Deaf and Blind), Oral, Oral with sign or ASL (in reverse) back to oral English, as required. 2. Sign simultaneously/consecutively using verbatim or idiomatic methods, as required. 3. Sign on topics/subject matter ranging from simple statement of facts to complex and specialized terminology, and maintains strict confidentiality, as set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics. 4. Interpret in a variety of settings and situations, for example: during Command "All Hands" meetings, commemorative programs and award ceremonies; during formal presentations available to all Command hearing employees; during formal and informal inter-office meetings with hearing employees; during formal internal office meetings between supervisors, hearing employees and deaf or hearing impaired employees; during informal (i.e., one-on-one) discussions between hearing impaired or deaf employees and their professional counterparts in order to perform assigned duties; during workshops/training courses, fast pace technical meetings or briefings; and during personnel reviews, evaluations, interviews, and any personnel related need of the hearing impaired or deaf employee. (v) The contractor shall provide delivery on an FOB destination basis to the address provided. (vi) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors, Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (vii) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (viii). ADDENDUM 52.212-2 Para (a) Award will be based on the greatest percentage of return to the government. (ix) Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provisions at FAR 52-212-3,, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (Oct 1995) with its offeror. (x) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The resulting contract will be a firm, fixed price ( FFP). (xi) FAR 52.212 -5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference. (xii) CBD numbered notes N/A. (xiii) Proposals are due by Noon,EST, 16 Jul 98 at the contracting Activity Attn: Vonda DeBolt, P.O. Box 2020, Bldg. 112, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055, Telephone (717)-605-4244, Fax (717)-605-3041. CCR registration is mandatory. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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