Language Translation English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik-Amendment 1

Amendment 0001.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1)    Identify an estimated number of hours for Over the Phone / Virtual interpretation
2)    Identify an estimated number of hours for in person on-site interpretation,
3)    Identify working hours, (working hours are subject to change)
4)    Clarify travel reimbursement.

1)    CLIN 0001 - Over the Phone or Virtual translation service - 220 hours (only actual hours worked will be billable)
2)    CLIN 0002 - On-Site interpretations - 120 hours (only actual hours worked will be billable)
3)    Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and hours may vary. Currently over the phone interpretation will be performed on Thursdays and hours are subject to change.
4)    Travel is for local travel only.

The Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Presidentially Declared Disaster DR-4893-AK, Typhoon Halong, intends to award a purchase order for in person language interpretation between English and Cental Alaskan Yup'ik. This solicitation uses FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 

Interpretation between English and Central Alaskan Yu'pik may be conducted in person and in some cases over the phone or by electronic communication methods.  This opportunity is a disaster area set aside for those towns and villages located within the declared disaster area of DR-4893-AK, which can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893.  Local preference will be given. 

Review the attached solicitation and performance work statement.