Interpretation Services

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

U.S. EMBASSY RABAT

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

19M05526P0103

NAICS

—

Classification Code

R608

Additional Details

Set Aside

NONE

Place of Performance

MOROCCO

SourceSAM

Documents2

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, is soliciting quotations from qualified and specialized translation and interpretation companies for the provision of simultaneous interpretation services. This procurement is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under Product Service Code R608, with no set-aside restrictions, and is open to all eligible vendors. The primary objective of this contract is to facilitate multilingual communication during a ten-day training program for thirty-two correctional officers from Africa and the Middle East. The program will take place from January 26 through February 6, 2026, at the DGAPR National Training Institute in Tiflet, Morocco, with additional site visits to various correctional and cultural facilities in Tiflet, Marrakesh, and Casablanca. The languages required for interpretation are English, Arabic, French, and Portuguese, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of the participants. Scope of Services: - Six professional interpreters are required to provide simultaneous interpretation throughout the duration of the program. - The engagement includes three main components: classroom instruction, site visits, and a graduation ceremony. 1. **Classroom Instruction**: - Scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at the National Training Institute in Tiflet. - Interpretation equipment required includes three soundproof booths, 45 headsets, 16 conference/static microphones, three portable microphones, and two head microphones to ensure high-quality audio and seamless communication. 2. **Site Visits**: - Multiple field visits are planned, including tours of local prisons and cultural sites in Tiflet, Marrakesh, and Casablanca. - Mobile interpretation equipment is essential for these activities, providing wireless, portable solutions for real-time language translation. Interpreters will use transmitters and microphones, while participants will be equipped with wireless receivers or headsets. A total of 45 mobile headsets are required for these tours and site visits. 3. **Graduation Ceremony**: - Scheduled for Friday, February 6, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the auditorium at the National Training Institute in Tiflet. - Mobile interpretation equipment and 45 headsets are needed to facilitate communication during the ceremony. Expected Deliverables: - Provision of six qualified interpreters proficient in English, Arabic, French, and Portuguese. - Supply, setup, and operation of all required interpretation equipment for both fixed and mobile settings. - Seamless support for classroom sessions, site visits, and the graduation ceremony, ensuring uninterrupted multilingual communication. Contracting Entity and Contact Information: - The contracting entity is the U.S. Embassy Rabat, operating under the U.S. Department of State. - Primary contact: Fouad Mouaatakid ([email protected]) - Secondary contact: Myron Hirniak ([email protected]) - Place of performance: Morocco (Country Code: MAR) Procurement Details: - Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Procurement Identifier: 19M05526P0103 - Opportunity ID: 9cfc342304d14af7bdb29b842356575b - Notice Status: Active - Post Date: January 13, 2026, 15:01 - Response Deadline: January 16, 2026, 15:01 - Notice URL: [SAM.gov Opportunity](https://sam.gov/opp/9cfc342304d14af7bdb29b842356575b/view) This opportunity is ideal for firms with demonstrated expertise in simultaneous interpretation for multilingual, multicultural audiences, and the technical capacity to provide and manage both fixed and mobile interpretation equipment. The contract will require consistent, high-quality service delivery across multiple venues and formats, supporting the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to effective international training and collaboration. Interested vendors should review the full solicitation and attachments available on SAM.gov and submit their quotations by the specified deadline. All requirements and deliverables outlined above will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle.