SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Video Relay Service (VRS) and Video Remote Interpreting Service (VRI) Sign Language Suppliers
- Notice Date
- 11/26/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541930
— Translation and Interpretation Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Postal Service, Supplies and Services Purchasing, Travel, Retail, & Temporary Services CMC, 3300 S Parker Rd Ste 400, Aurora, CO, 80014-3500
- ZIP Code
- 80014-3500
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-05-03839
- Response Due
- 12/14/2004
- Archive Date
- 12/29/2004
- Description
- The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) is dedicated to providing sign language services in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. The USPS is prequalifing suppliers who can provide BOTH Video Relay Service (VRS) AND Video Remote Interpreting Service (VRI) Sign Language services in accordance with the specifications below. The supplier must have, or be able to secure resources for, the ability to provide VRS/VRI Sign Language services AND technical IT assistance on a 24 X 7 basis 365 days a year (including weekends and holidays) with Level IV and above (or the equivalent of) certified interpreters with twenty-four (24) hours notice on a normal basis and fifteen (15) minutes notice of request in case of emergencies. Interpreters will be required to interpret supervisor or instructor information to deaf and/or hearing impaired employees who will be attending training sessions, safety talks, etc. They will also be required to interpret supervisor questions and responses during investigative interviews that could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. To the extent possible, the USPS will provide advanced notice of scheduled events such as training and meetings.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple locations in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Island, and other US territories. Multiple physical sites requiring service exist in some cities.
- Record
- SN00713642-W 20041128/041126211714 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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