Contracting Translation Services for the Federal Government

Foreign Language Interpreting and Translation Services for the U.S. Government

RIC International is one of the largest translation vendors for the U.S. Government. We provide translation services to Federal Agencies and the Prime Contractors, with particular expertise in the translation of technical and sensitive documents in the areas of National Security, Defense, and Nonproliferation. RIC International holds a Government-wide contract for Technical Translation Services and Interpreting Services under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS/MAS) from the General Services Administration (GSA).

We provide translation and interpreting services between English and over 80 foreign languages, including Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, etc. Our work for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) includes translation of many of the languages of the Middle East. In addition to translating documents to and from the major Middle Eastern languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Hebrew, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu, and Uzbek, we have translated over 30 dialects spoken in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Simplified Procurement Procedures for Translation and Interpreting Services through the Federal Supply Schedule:

Any agency or department of the Federal Government can order RIC International services from the GSA-Advantage using simplified contracting procedures under the GSA Multiple Award Schedules and Federal Supply Schedules Program.

• Schedule Title: Translation and Interpretation Services
• Federal Supply Group: 738 II
• SIN 382-1: Translation Services
• SIN 382-2: Interpretation Services
• RIC's contract number is GS-10F-0023K

Advantages of Using a GSA-Approved Service Provider:

• All competition requirements have been met by GSA
• Volume price discounts have been negotiated by GSA
• Flexible purchasing options and blanket purchasing agreements save time and money
• No order limitations
• Schedule orders count towards small business goals

Ordering Procedures

• Under the $2,500 micro-purchase threshold: Order from any schedule contractor.
• Over the $2,500 micro-purchase threshold: Compare 3 price lists from the GSA Advantage! website and select the best value that meets your specific needs.
• GSA's FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Federal Supply Schedules.

How to Request a Proposal or Get More Information About Our Translation Services

Please call us at 800.240.0246 to find how RIC International can help you meet your translation requirements. Or you can send us an e-mail at info@ricintl.com.