| Previous Published Date |
04/02/2025 |
04/10/2025 |
April 17, 2025 |
| Published Date |
04/10/2025 |
04/17/2025 |
April 17, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
04/10/2025 |
04/17/2025 |
April 17, 2025 |
| Alternate Contact Email |
[email protected] |
[email protected] |
April 17, 2025 |
| Alternate Contact Phone |
(802) 288-7936 |
(802) 288-4151 |
April 17, 2025 |
| Alternate Contact Last Name |
Acquaviva |
Fournier |
April 17, 2025 |
| Alternate Contact First Name |
Kenneth |
Ben |
April 17, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 04/10/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release to 04/14/2025; this refers to the estimated solicitation release being the week of 04/14/2025. Updated Aanticipated award date to 06/16/2025. Presolicitation synopsis with draft solicitation is available via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Formal solicitation will be issued via SAM as well.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
***Update, 0417/2025: Change to alternate POC ***
Update, 04/10/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release to 04/14/2025; this refers to the estimated solicitation release being the week of 04/14/2025. Updated Aanticipated award date to 06/16/2025. Presolicitation synopsis with draft solicitation is available via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Formal solicitation will be issued via SAM as well.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
April 17, 2025 |
| Published Date |
04/02/2025 |
04/10/2025 |
April 10, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
04/02/2025 |
04/10/2025 |
April 10, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 04/02/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release to 04/07/2025; this refers to the estimated solicitation release being the week of 04/07/2025.
Presolicitation synopsis with draft solicitation is available via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Formal solicitation will be issued via SAM as well.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 04/10/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release to 04/14/2025; this refers to the estimated solicitation release being the week of 04/14/2025. Updated Aanticipated award date to 06/16/2025. Presolicitation synopsis with draft solicitation is available via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Formal solicitation will be issued via SAM as well.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
April 10, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
04/07/2025 |
04/14/2025 |
April 10, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
03/20/2025 |
04/02/2025 |
April 2, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 03/20/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates. Presolicitation Synopsis with Draft Solicitation available:
https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 04/02/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release to 04/07/2025; this refers to the estimated solicitation release being the week of 04/07/2025.
Presolicitation synopsis with draft solicitation is available via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Formal solicitation will be issued via SAM as well.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
April 2, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
03/31/2025 |
04/07/2025 |
April 2, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
02/28/2025 |
03/20/2025 |
April 2, 2025 |
| Published Date |
03/20/2025 |
04/02/2025 |
April 2, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
03/20/2025 |
04/02/2025 |
April 2, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
02/18/2025 |
02/28/2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
| Published Date |
02/28/2025 |
03/20/2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
02/28/2025 |
03/20/2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 02/28/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates. Presolicitation Synopsis with Draft Solicitation available:
https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 03/20/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates. Presolicitation Synopsis with Draft Solicitation available:
https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
March 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
03/18/2025 |
03/31/2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
01/16/2025 |
02/18/2025 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Published Date |
02/18/2025 |
02/28/2025 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
02/18/2025 |
02/28/2025 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 02/18/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 02/28/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates. Presolicitation Synopsis with Draft Solicitation available:
https://sam.gov/opp/337f2e178bbf4d44a7cc25e88f4f24ce/view
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
03/05/2025 |
03/18/2025 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
11/25/2024 |
01/16/2025 |
Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Published Date |
01/16/2025 |
02/18/2025 |
Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
01/16/2025 |
02/18/2025 |
Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 01/16/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 02/18/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release & anticipated award dates.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
02/12/2025 |
03/05/2025 |
Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
10/15/2024 |
11/25/2024 |
Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Published Date |
11/25/2024 |
01/16/2025 |
Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date |
11/25/2024 |
01/16/2025 |
Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 11/21/2024: Updated incumbent/contract number fields to list all which this effort is replacing. Also note that the Government anticipates awarding three (3) to five (5) multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a small business reservation for one (1) or more small business awardees per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.503. Though there is not a "reservation" selection within APFS, there is a partial set-aside option that the Government's Small Business Specialist recommended be selected in this Forecast Record. However, as noted above, the Government anticipates a small business reservation for one (1) or more small business awardees per FAR 19.503 not a partial small business set-aside per FAR 19.502-4.
-- Update, 10/15/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, type of award, contract status, incumbent/contract number, estimated period of performance start/end dates.
-- Update, 07/17/2024: Updated Alternate POC.
-- Update, 06/27/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 01/16/2025: Updated estimated solicitation release date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
01/29/2025 |
02/12/2025 |
Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Previous Published Date |
07/17/2024 |
10/15/2024 |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Published Date |
10/15/2024 |
11/25/2024 |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
10/15/2024 |
11/25/2024 |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Contract Number |
70SBUR20A00000004 |
70SBUR20A00000003, 70SBUR20A00000004 & 70SBUR20A00000005 |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Incumbent |
Lionbridge Global Solutions II, Inc. |
Language Line, LLC (20A003), Lionbridge Global Solutions II, Inc. (20A004) & Transperfect Translations International, Inc. (20A005) |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Small Business Set Aside |
N/A |
Partial |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Requirement |
-- Update, 10/15/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, type of award, contract status, incumbent/contract number, estimated period of performance start/end dates.
-- Update, 07/17/2024: Updated Alternate POC.
-- Update, 06/27/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 11/21/2024: Updated incumbent/contract number fields to list all which this effort is replacing. Also note that the Government anticipates awarding three (3) to five (5) multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a small business reservation for one (1) or more small business awardees per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.503. Though there is not a "reservation" selection within APFS, there is a partial set-aside option that the Government's Small Business Specialist recommended be selected in this Forecast Record. However, as noted above, the Government anticipates a small business reservation for one (1) or more small business awardees per FAR 19.503 not a partial small business set-aside per FAR 19.502-4.
-- Update, 10/15/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, type of award, contract status, incumbent/contract number, estimated period of performance start/end dates.
-- Update, 07/17/2024: Updated Alternate POC.
-- Update, 06/27/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Small Business Program |
None |
SB |
Nov. 25, 2024 |
| Previous Published Date |
06/27/2024 |
07/17/2024 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Published Date |
07/17/2024 |
10/15/2024 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
07/17/2024 |
10/15/2024 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Contract Complete |
06/30/2030 |
07/31/2030 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Contract Number |
None |
70SBUR20A00000004 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Incumbent |
None |
Lionbridge Global Solutions II, Inc. |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Requirement |
Update, 7/17/24: changed Alternate POC
06/27/2024 - Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
-- Update, 10/15/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, type of award, contract status, incumbent/contract number, estimated period of performance start/end dates.
-- Update, 07/17/2024: Updated Alternate POC.
-- Update, 06/27/2024: Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
01/02/2025 |
01/29/2025 |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Competitive |
New Requirement, No Contract |
Follow-on to Existing Contract |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Contract Vehicle |
GSA Schedule |
Indefinite Delivery Contract |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Previous Published Date |
04/15/2024 |
06/27/2024 |
July 17, 2024 |
| Published Date |
06/27/2024 |
07/17/2024 |
July 17, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
06/27/2024 |
07/17/2024 |
July 17, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Email |
[email protected] |
[email protected] |
July 17, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Phone |
(802) 489-8043 |
(802) 288-7936 |
July 17, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Last Name |
Woods |
Acquaviva |
July 17, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact First Name |
Belinda |
Kenneth |
July 17, 2024 |
| Requirement |
06/27/2024 - Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Update, 7/17/24: changed Alternate POC
06/27/2024 - Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
July 17, 2024 |
| Previous Published Date |
01/24/2024 |
04/15/2024 |
June 27, 2024 |
| Published Date |
04/15/2024 |
06/27/2024 |
June 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
04/15/2024 |
06/27/2024 |
June 27, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Phone |
(802) 288-7948 |
(802) 489-8043 |
June 27, 2024 |
| Requirement |
***Update, 04/15/2024: Update Dollar Range to Over $100M and the Alternate POC. ***
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
06/27/2024 - Updated estimated solicitation release date, contract type and anticipated award date.
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
June 27, 2024 |
| Contract Type |
N/A |
Firm Fixed Price |
June 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
08/01/2024 |
01/02/2025 |
June 27, 2024 |
| Previous Published Date |
11/08/2023 |
01/24/2024 |
April 15, 2024 |
| Published Date |
01/24/2024 |
04/15/2024 |
April 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
01/24/2024 |
04/15/2024 |
April 15, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Email |
[email protected] |
[email protected] |
April 15, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Phone |
(802) 872-4680 |
(802) 288-7948 |
April 15, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Last Name |
Riley |
Woods |
April 15, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact First Name |
Joshua |
Belinda |
April 15, 2024 |
| Requirement |
***Update, 1/23/24: Requirements Title, Alternate Point of Contact, Requirement description, Type Of Award, Estimated Period of Performance Start, Estimate Period of Performance End, and Update Anticipated Award ***
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
***Update, 04/15/2024: Update Dollar Range to Over $100M and the Alternate POC. ***
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
April 15, 2024 |
| Dollar Range |
$50M to $100M |
Over $100M |
April 15, 2024 |
| Previous Published Date |
09/25/2023 |
11/08/2023 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Published Date |
11/08/2023 |
01/24/2024 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date |
11/08/2023 |
01/24/2024 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Email |
None |
[email protected] |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Phone |
None |
(802) 872-4680 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact Last Name |
None |
Riley |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Alternate Contact First Name |
None |
Joshua |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Contract Complete |
04/30/2030 |
06/30/2030 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Requirement |
The USCIS, RAIO/Asylum Division requires a multiple award contract to perform interpretation and interpreter monitoring services for a variety of common, rare, and indigenous languages for a variety of Asylum case types. It is anticipated the interpretation services will be conducted telephonically, in-person, and through video conferencing. |
***Update, 1/23/24: Requirements Title, Alternate Point of Contact, Requirement description, Type Of Award, Estimated Period of Performance Start, Estimate Period of Performance End, and Update Anticipated Award ***
Language and Interpretation Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM), and International & Refugee Affairs (IRAD).
This requirement supports the divisions’ mission by enabling trained officers to interview asylum and protection seekers in their native languages using telephonic, video conferencing, and, in rare cases, in-person interpreter and translation services. Interviews by phone are generally completed using conventional telephones and computer applications for transcribing. To fulfill the divisions’ mandates, USCIS requires ready access to a comprehensive set of high-quality language and interpretation services. |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Requirements Title |
ASYLUM Interpreter and Translation Services IDIQ |
Language & Interpretation Support Services - Refugee, Asylum, & International Operations (RAIO) Directorate |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
04/30/2024 |
08/01/2024 |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Contract Vehicle |
IDIQ TO/DO (Non Strategic Sourcing Vehicle Multiple Award Contract) |
GSA Schedule |
Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Published Date |
09/25/2023 |
11/08/2023 |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date |
09/25/2023 |
11/08/2023 |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Contract Complete |
04/30/2029 |
04/30/2030 |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Requirement |
***UPDATE, 9/25/23: per program office, No Longer Required***
The USCIS, RAIO/Asylum Division requires a multiple award contract to perform interpretation and interpreter monitoring services for a variety of common, rare, and indigenous languages for a variety of Asylum case types. It is anticipated the interpretation services will be conducted telephonically, in-person, and through video conferencing. |
The USCIS, RAIO/Asylum Division requires a multiple award contract to perform interpretation and interpreter monitoring services for a variety of common, rare, and indigenous languages for a variety of Asylum case types. It is anticipated the interpretation services will be conducted telephonically, in-person, and through video conferencing. |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
10/21/2023 |
04/30/2024 |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Award Quarter |
Q1 2024 |
Q3 2025 |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Competitive |
No Longer Required |
New Requirement, No Contract |
Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Previous Published Date |
None |
09/25/2023 |
Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Requirement |
***UPDATE, 9/25/23: per
The USCIS, RAIO/Asylum Division requires a multiple award contract to perform interpretation and interpreter monitoring services for a variety of common, rare, and indigenous languages for a variety of Asylum case types. It is anticipated the interpretation services will be conducted telephonically, in-person, and through video conferencing. |
***UPDATE, 9/25/23: per program office, No Longer Required***
The USCIS, RAIO/Asylum Division requires a multiple award contract to perform interpretation and interpreter monitoring services for a variety of common, rare, and indigenous languages for a variety of Asylum case types. It is anticipated the interpretation services will be conducted telephonically, in-person, and through video conferencing. |
Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Estimated Solicitation Release |
12/01/2023 |
10/21/2023 |
Sept. 25, 2023 |
| Award Quarter |
Q3 2024 |
Q1 2024 |
Sept. 25, 2023 |
