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FEMA Region 10 Solicitation for English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik Interpretation Services for Disaster Recovery

FEMA Region 10 is procuring professional language interpretation services to support disaster recovery for Alaska Native communities affected by Typhoon Halong and severe storms. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 10 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified language service providers - Products/Services Requested: - In-person, over-the-phone, and virtual interpretation between English and Central Alaskan Yup'ik - Services required in Anchorage, Bethel, and multiple remote villages and regional educational attendance areas - Emphasis on cultural competence, confidentiality, and use of local interpreters familiar with dialects and communities - Program management and coordination support for disaster response communications - Travel reimbursement for interpreters to reach remote locations, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations - Product/Service Line Items: - Language interpretation (spoken and sight) between English and Central Alaskan Yup'ik (part number 7540-01-152-8067) - On-site and remote interpretation services - Travel reimbursement for authorized travel within Alaska - Option period for continued services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Local hiring preference for interpreters from affected communities - Interpreters must be fluent in Central Alaskan Yup'ik and English, and familiar with local dialects - Strict confidentiality and compliance with DHS safeguarding requirements - Availability for travel to remote villages and flexible service delivery methods - Period of Performance: - Base period of 90 days from award, with one 90-day option period for extension - Places of Performance: - Anchorage, Bethel, and numerous regional educational attendance areas and boroughs across Alaska - FEMA Region 10 Contracting Office in Bothell, WA

Description

The Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Presidentially Declared Disaster DR-4893-AK, Typhoon Halong, intends to award a purchase order for in person language interpretation between English and Cental Alaskan Yup'ik. This solicitation uses FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  Interpretation between English and Central Alaskan Yu'pik may be conducted in person and in some cases over the phone or by electronic communication methods.  This opportunity is a disaster area set aside for those towns and villages located within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, which can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893.  Local preference will be given.  Review the attached solicitation and performance work statement. 

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