MCOTEA American Sign Language Interpreting – M0026427Q0009

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	M0026427Q0009
Agency	Department of the Navy
Office	Commander
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 6, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Consulting & professional services (NAICS 541930)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Iishsha Rucker · iishsha.g.rucker.civ@usmc.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

4.UPDATE: November 6, 2026 -- AMENDMENT 0003 Documents uploaded. Quoters shall review the Amended documents. 3.UPDATE: OCTOBER 19, 2026 -- AMENDMENT 0002 Documents uploaded. Quoters shall review the Amended documents. 2.UPDATE: OCTOBER 19, 2026 -- AMENDMENT 0001 Documents uploaded. Quoters shall review the Amended documents. 1. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION -- Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity MCOTEA requires professional American Sign Language ASL interpreting services to facilitate effective two way communication between a deaf or hard of hearing employee and hearing participants. The contractor shall provide qualified interpreters capable of interpreting spoken English into ASL and conveying the supported employees signed and written communications to non ASL literate audiences. The requirement includes support for unclassified and classified activities. Offerors shall…

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