Government translation and interpreting contracts
Agencies buy document translation, on-site and remote interpreting, sign language interpreting and transcription for courts, hospitals, immigration and benefits programs. This work is posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services.
Here are the translation and interpreting contracts open right now, who buys them, and what you need to bid.
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $364.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 41%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,760
Open translation and interpreting contracts, due soonest
- BPA - Translation and Interpreting Service PSC R608
✦ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (Maryland) wants to set up Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses for translation and interpreting…
Due in 768 daysNov 11, 2028
What to know before you bid
Wage rates are set for you
Service contracts over $2,500 fall under the Service Contract Act, so you must pay at least the wage rates in the contract's wage determination, which is published on SAM.gov. Price your bid from those rates, not your usual ones.
Check languages and credentials
Notices list the languages, turnaround times and credentials they need, such as court or medical interpreter certification. Make sure you can cover every language before you bid.
Many are on-call contracts
Interpreting work is often ordered as needed over a base year and option years. Price per hour or per word as the solicitation asks, with minimums and travel spelled out.
NAICS codes for translation and interpreting contracts
Each notice carries one NAICS code, and its SBA size standard decides who counts as small. These are the codes on open translation and interpreting notices right now:
| Code | Industry | SBA size standard | Open now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541930 | Translation and Interpretation Services | $22.5 million receipts | 1 |
Who buys translation and interpreting services
Agencies that awarded the most for this work over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | $209.9 million |
| Department of State | $149.9 million |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $127.5 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $89.5 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $79 million |
| Social Security Administration | $69.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Where the work is
The most open translation and interpreting contracts by place of performance are in Maryland. Federal contracts are posted nationwide on SAM.gov; state and local government bids are on each state's own procurement site instead.
- Maryland: 1 open
Set-asides on open translation and interpreting contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 1
See which you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Frequently asked questions
Are there government contracts for translation and interpreting businesses?
Yes. 1 federal translation and interpreting contract opportunities are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $364.7 million on this kind of work in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
What NAICS code is used for government translation contracts?
NAICS 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services. It covers translation, interpreting and sign language interpreting.
How do I bid on government translation and interpreting contracts?
Register your business on SAM.gov (it's free), choose the NAICS codes for your work, then search open notices and respond by each one's deadline, following its instructions. Free help is available from APEX Accelerators.
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