COMPETITION TYPE: 
Full and open competition RFQ
DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 
Dexis invites your firm to participate in this competitive solicitation for verbal translation services. Dexis reserves the right to reject any and all offers, to add, delete, or modify any element of the solicitation at any time without prior notification and without any liability or obligation of any kind. This RFQ does not obligate Dexis to enter into a contract nor does it obligate Dexis to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of submission of any response.
Dexis anticipates that this Request for Quotation (RFQ) will result in one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with one or more successful Offeror(s), with a period of performance of twelve (12) months and a not to exceed ceiling of US$24,000.
Description of Services
Provision of verbal translation services from Armenian into English and from English into Armenian.
- Verbal translation services may be requested for events, such as high-level, large, small, or one-on-one meetings; conferences; and workshops.
- The service provider must ensure efficient, high-quality, and timely translations using accurate and contextually appropriate terminology and language structure, both English and Armenian, based on technical specifications and context.
- As needed, conduct research prior to the event which requires translation to ensure terminology used during the event is accurate and appropriate, based on the context and technical area of the event. The service provider is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all translations.
- The service provider must maintain strict confidentiality of any and all translations.
Dexis seeks to establish a pool of translators able to be called upon as needed, depending on the type of translation services required and according to the availability of the service provider.
REQUIREMENTS: 
This solicitation is governed by USAID Geographic Code 935. Please see ADS Chapter 310 for additional information.
All responses must be in English. Offerors must submit the following in order to be considered responsive and eligible for award:
- A contact name, email address, and telephone number to facilitate communications between Dexis and the prospective contractor.
- General information about the Offeror’s history and experience.
- If a government, its agents, or agencies, have ownership or managerial interest in the company, the prospective contractor must indicate this when submitting its offer. Failure to do so will result in the prospective contractor’s offer being removed from consideration.
- A brief outline of the company, including:
a) Full legal name and address of the company;
b) Corporate and tax registration documents;
c) Full name of the legal representative (president or managing director) of the company;
d) Name of any individuals or entities that own 50% or more of the company; and,
e) Year the business was started or established.
- Dexis requests quotations for the above-listed services upon service rendered per Task Order issued under a BPA.
- Contain detailed costs in local currency [AMD], with all applicable taxes/charges clearly identified and provided against each of the categories of services described in this request.
- Description of past experience providing similar services, preferably for donor-funded organizations.
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references and approval to contact the listed references.
- The prospective contractor must be legally registered under the laws of the country in which they are organized and possess all licenses, permits, and government approvals necessary for the performance of work.
Please see the attached RFQ for a detailed description of this solicitation's requirements, including evaluation criteria.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Release of RFQ: December 14, 2023
The schedule noted above may be changed at any time in the sole discretion of Dexis. All communications must adhere to this schedule and shall be to the attention of Kristina Kay at: ****@***********.***.
All questions or clarifications regarding this RFQ must be in writing and submitted to the attention of Kristina Kay at: ****@***********.***. Only written answers from Dexis will be considered official and carry weight in the RFQ process and subsequent evaluation. Any answers received outside the official channel, whether received verbally or in writing, from employees or representatives of Dexis, will not be considered official responses regarding this RFQ.
Bids must be received via email by 26 January 2024; 17:00 Yerevan. Offerors should send their bids by email to the individual identified above (10 MB limit per email).
Offers must be on company letterhead with the company’s contact name and address. The subject line of the offer transmission email must identify the RFQ reference number (23-RFQ-006) and the Offeror’s name.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
The prospective contractor must be legally registered under the laws of the country in which they are organized and possess all licenses, permits, and government approvals necessary for the performance of work.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
Please see the attached RFQ and its Annexes for a detailed description of this solicitation.
Annexes:
1. Proficiency and Experience
2. Offeror Price Quotation
ATTACHMENTS:
RFQ Verbal Translation Services - RFQ_Translation Services - Verbal.docx