(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)This solicitation document, HQ0013-18-Q-0081, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. It is the responsibility of the offeror to review the web page for notice of amendments, updates or changes to the solicitation.

(iv)This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This requirement is to provide interpretation services, in support of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies to enhance stability in the Near East and in South Asia by providing an academic environment where strategic issues can be addressed, understanding deepened, partnerships fostered, defense-related decision-making improved, and cooperation strengthened among military and civilian leaders from the region and the United States. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 541930, size standard is $7.5 million. Award of this requirement will be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a 100% set-aside for small business

(v) See PWS for a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure.

(vi) The Contract shall provide expert language interpretation services into and from the following languages: Arabic and English. The contractor shall provide interpreters for the following assignments: welcome and introduction sessions, lectures and panels. A strict policy of non-attribution will be observed
(vii) The Period of Performance will be during the 2018 Iraqi NDU conference, which runs 5- 14 September 2018.