# BELS Expands Midwest Interpretation

Columbus-based Bond Enterprise Language Services (BELS), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), says it has expanded on-demand interpretation and translation coverage across the Midwest. The service offers 24/7 access to more than 300 languages through a network of over 20,000 linguists. No solicitation, contract award, or contract value was announced.

- State and local agencies, courts, and healthcare institutions can assess whether BELS’s expanded language capacity fits their interpretation and translation needs.
- Procurement teams seeking SDVOSB suppliers may consider the firm as a potential source; the signal does not identify a specific procurement or establish contract eligibility for any opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Healthcare
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Vendors
- Bond Enterprise Language Services (BELS) ()

### Key Quotes
> Expanding our multilingual translation services across the Midwest is about closing real gaps in language access that directly affect how people interact with healthcare providers, courts, and government services.
> — Brandon Bond, Bond Enterprise Language Services representative

### Sources
- [Columbus-based Bond Enterprise Language Services (BELS) is expanding its interpretation infrastructure across the Midwest.

The SDVOSB-certified firm is scaling its network to provide 24/7 access to 300+ language sectors. 

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