Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a contractor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) accommodation services, including captioning and other accessibility services, to support deaf and hard of hearing employees, patients, and visitors. The contractor will be required to provide professional services, including ASL interpreting, CART services, and captioning, as well as other accessibility services such as audio description and Braille translation. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with a minimum value of $2,500 and a maximum value of $45,000,000. The contractor will be required to provide services on an as-needed basis, with the possibility of task orders being issued for specific services.
Key services to be provided include:
• ASL interpreting
• CART services
• Captioning
• Audio description
• Braille translation
• Other accessibility services as required
The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and to ensure that all services provided are accessible to individuals with disabilities.