Consolidation Determination for Zone 2 Sign Language Interpretation Services (SLI) - Non Substantial Quantifiable Benefits

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking to consolidate sign language interpretation services for its offices in Zone 2, which includes 35 offices across 12 states. The services will be used to support federal employees who are deaf and hard of hearing. The consolidation is expected to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of services. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and the procurement strategy will provide for maximum practicable participation by small businesses. • The services will include sign to voice, voice to sign, and other available sign language interpretation services. • The contract will be awarded for a single zone-based requirement, rather than multiple location-based requirements. • The consolidation is expected to reduce the number of required clearances by approximately 71% across all five zones. • The estimated cost savings of the consolidation effort is $270,000. • The contract will be procured under the DHS CAS multiple award BPA, which will afford competitive opportunity to the five Small Business CAS BPA holders.