SAM #D-26-OS-0034

DEA Sole Source Translation Services for Legal Documents (Spanish & European Languages)

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for translation services, specifically targeting legal documents for federal prosecutions. - Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Headquarters and USAO Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) - Vendor/OEM: Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC (TLC) - Services required: - Translation of legal documents (Provisional Arrest Warrants, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties, extradition documents) - Languages: Spanish and other European languages - Includes document formatting and interpretation support - Contract type: Firm fixed-price purchase order - NAICS code: 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) - Sole source justification: TLC has specialized expertise and institutional knowledge critical for federal prosecutions - Period of performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (one year) - Other vendors may submit capability statements by June 25, 2026, but no competitive RFQ will be issued - Procurement conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Estimated contract value: Not specified, but likely in the $50,000–$250,000 range based on scope and typical translation service rates - Commercial competitors could include: - TransPerfect - Lionbridge - LanguageLine Solutions - SDL (RWS Group) - Primary products/services: Legal translation and interpretation services - No specific part numbers or quantities provided

Description

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC, 3010 West Park Row Drive, Pantego, TXZ 76013 for language-related translation services.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed-priced (FFP) purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(2), the justification is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 541930. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is June 25, 2026, at 10:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). All submissions should be submitted electronically to Robert.A.JonesJr@dea.gov.

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