Housing Support Services - Poggio Renatico Area
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.414TH CSB.0414 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Army seeks Housing Support Services for the Poggio Renatico area in Italy, under NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services). see the solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
This type of work typically involves linguistics and cultural support for U.S. military personnel and operations overseas—often including translation of documents, oral interpretation between English and Italian, and related administrative coordination with local housing authorities, landlords, and utility providers. Services under NAICS 541930 may also encompass terminology management and cross-cultural communication support essential for smooth facility operations in a foreign host nation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army (414th CSB, ACC-OO) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912PF27QA003 |
| NAICS | 541930 — Translation and Interpretation Services |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM CEST (UTC+2) |
| Place of performance | Poggio Renatico (Ferrara), Italy (IT-45) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted—any responsible contractor, large or small, may submit a bid. There is no small-business set-aside specified in the metadata.
To compete effectively, you should:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the contract performance period
- Hold or be eligible for any required facility and personnel security clearances see the solicitation
- Demonstrate capability to perform translation/interpretation services in Italy with local staff or deployable personnel
- Have experience with federal or military contracting procedures, particularly overseas support contracts
If you are a small business, you remain eligible to bid but will compete against all other offerors without size preference.
How to put together a competitive bid
For translation and interpretation services bids, focus on:
Personnel qualifications. The government typically evaluates linguist credentials, including native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English, subject-matter expertise in housing/real estate terminology, and prior U.S. government clearance history. Document your recruiting pipeline and retention rates for Italy-based staff.
Past performance. Cite contracts for similar DOD or federal agency language services, especially in Italy or other overseas locations with U.S. military presence. Include Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS) or contractor performance ratings if available.
Price realism. Unrestricted solicitations often attract experienced large-business competitors. Analyze likely staffing levels and hourly rates see the solicitation, then build your cost narrative around efficient local operating presence rather than fly-in/fly-out arrangements.
Compliance with host-nation requirements. Operating in Italy involves local labor law compliance, tax obligations, and potential status-of-forces agreements. Address your understanding of these constraints in your technical approach.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912PF27QA003 — this notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, so the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and instructions for offerors should be attached or linked
- Verify your SAM registration is active and accurately reflects your NAICS 541930 capability
- Note the firm deadline: October 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM local Italy time (CEST) — late submissions will not be considered per federal acquisition regulations
see the solicitation for definitive requirements, clause deviations, and submission format instructions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →