RIC International is a HUBZone Certified Translation Agency

RIC International is a HUBZone certified full-service Translation, Interpreting, and Software Localization Services company. We specialize in technical, engineering, and medical translation services for federal government and public sector companies. Our government clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program

As a certified HUBZone Small Business Concern, contracting us for translation services is now easier for all Federal Agencies, Departments, and some Prime Government Contractors. Many of the aspects of the procurement process are simplified while satisfying the HUBZone Program goals.

What is a HUBZone?

HUBZones are the Historically Underutilized Business Zones designated by the Small Business Administration. The HUBZone program was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. The SBA regulates and implements the program, determines which businesses are eligible to receive HUBZone contracts, maintains a listing of qualified HUBZone small businesses federal agencies can use to locate vendors, and adjudicates protests of eligibility to receive HUBZone contracts.

Requirements for Federal Agencies

As of October 1, 2000, the HUBZone program applies to all federal departments and agencies involved in procurement. Starting in 2003, the goal is set at 3% of the total value of all federal prime contract awards.

Identifying HUBZone firms

To search for eligible HUBZone businesses, contracting officers can use SBA’s Procurement Marketing and Access Network (PRO-Net) at http://pro-net.sba.gov.

Contracting with a HUBZone firm

There are three types of HUBZone contracts:

1. Competitive HUBZone contracts can be awarded if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that at least two qualified HUBZone small business concerns (SBCs) will submit offers and that the contract will be awarded at a fair market price.
2. Sole-source HUBZone contracts can be awarded if the contracting officer determines that:
   • One qualified HUBZone SBC is responsible to perform the contract;
   • Two or more qualified HUBZone SBCs are not likely to submit offers; and
   • The anticipated award price of the proposed contract, including options, will not exceed $3,000,000 threshold for service contracts.
3. Full and open competitive contracts can be awarded with a price evaluation preference. The offer of the HUBZone small business must be no more than 10 percent higher than the offer of a non-small business.

Contact Us

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