SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Translation and Interpretation Services
- Notice Date
- 7/6/2018
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541930
— Translation and Interpretation Services
- Contracting Office
- FWS, DIVISION OF CONTRACTING AND GE 300 WESTGATE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 310 Hadley MA 01035-9589
- ZIP Code
- 01035-9589
- Solicitation Number
- 140F0518Q0070
- Point of Contact
- Russell, Ryna
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source, blanket purchase agreement to: Lauriane Besse Streit, Duns# 260604656, to provide French translation services. This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services for which the agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). The contract period is five (5) years with a period of performance of 08/23/2018 ¿ 08/22/2023 with a five (5) year maximum estimated value of $100,000.00. This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency. The Interpreter shall possess the knowledge, skill and ability to produce complete, accurate, simultaneous translation as listed in the following requirements. a) Native fluency in reading and writing the French language is required. The Interpreter must have a Bachelor ¿s or equivalent degree from an accredited university, or 2 full years of higher education leading to a such a degree, or equivalent experience in conservation, ecology, or natural resource management. Must display fluency in reading and understanding the English language, covering a wide range of terminology and specialized vocabulary in Biodiversity Conservation in Central Africa. Apply a high degree of judgment to understand specific and often conceptually complex statements, such as typically drafted by leading experts in a field, and to transpose them into another language without loss of important nuances. The Interpreter shall develop research patterns in order to define the specific parameters that must be mastered to overcome communications problems, often caused by differences in general philosophy, academic education, or scientific methodology among various countries and cultures. b) Perform analysis as deep as is needed under the circumstances in order to understand correctly the substance of the words and information to be translated, including attention to detail and nuances. The Interpreter shall carefully analyze the simplicity or complexity of the language to be used in order to reach adequately the intended target audience. The Interpreter shall resolve linguistic problems as they arise and coordinate the work with others as necessary and as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). c) The interpreter must have knowledge of technical terminology and experience analyzing, summarizing and translating technical documents and fact sheets relating to biodiversity conservation, forestry in Central Africa, conservation communications, and adaptive management. Knowledge of specific industry jargon and acronyms are essential to the quality of the services provided. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than 12:00pm, EST, Monday, 07/16/2018. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission ¿ 140F0518Q0070.
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