Western Oregon Service Unit Interpreter Service

The Indian Health Service is seeking a contractor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services for the Western Oregon Service Unit. The contractor will provide qualified ASL interpreters for scheduled clinical encounters, primarily in-person, with contingency capability for alternative services such as Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) when necessary. The contractor must meet performance standards, including a 90% in-person fulfillment rate for qualifying requests, and maintain professional, qualified interpreter personnel. The contract will have a base period of 12 months, with four option periods, and the place of performance will be the Western Oregon Service Unit, Chemawa Indian Health Center, in Salem, Oregon. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing qualified ASL interpreters for scheduled clinical encounters • Meeting a 90% in-person fulfillment rate for qualifying requests • Maintaining professional, qualified interpreter personnel • Coordinating alternative services such as VRI when necessary • Submitting accurate monthly invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)