American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services

Requirement

S&T requires sign language interpretation to help support communication access for individuals who are employed by S&T and those who are served or encountered in S&T programs and activities. The Contractor shall provide sign language interpretation. Sign language interpretation is visual communication that provides interpretation and translation of spoken words to and from individuals using a sign language system in various situations including in- person meetings, or via VRI. S&T requires Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services to help support communication and ensure equal opportunity for individuals who are employed by S&T and those who are served or encountered in S&T programs and activities as an option when in-person, on-site interpreting services are not immediately available. Contractors providing VRI services must have the same certification requirements as on-site language interpreters. The Contractor shall be able to use and provide videoconferencing technology, equipment, and a high-speed internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to provide the interpretation services of an interpreter from one location to people at a different location(s).