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Ad Astra has supported government agencies since 2010 with interpretation, translation, transcription, and Deaf and hard of hearing services in more than 300 languages. We hold a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract, we are a woman-owned small business, and our team works to the timeline your solicitation sets.

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GSA MAS contract holderWOSB and EDWOSBSOC 2 Type II audited
300+
Languages supported
24/7/365
Always available
130k+
Assignments annually
Since 2010
Serving government agencies
Contract details

How federal agencies buy from Ad Astra

Ad Astra is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract holder and a woman-owned small business, so contracting officers can reach us through the vehicles they already use.

Ad Astra federal contract details
DetailAd Astra
GSA Multiple Award ScheduleContract GS10F177AA. Agencies can place orders and establish blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) against the schedule.
NAICS codes541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
561422 Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers
561421 Telephone Answering Services
Small business statusWoman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Eligible for WOSB and EDWOSB set-asides.
RegistrationRegistered in SAM.gov.
Ways to contractGSA schedule orders, BPAs, task orders, set-asides, and teaming as a prime contractor or a subcontractor.
Quality and securitySOC 2 Type II audited. ISO 9001 certified quality management. HIPAA-aligned workflows.
What we deliver

Language services for every federal mission

From an immigration interview to a public health campaign, federal agencies rely on Ad Astra for accurate communication in the language each person speaks.

On-site interpretation

Consecutive and simultaneous interpreters for interviews, hearings, medical exams, conferences, and field operations nationwide.

Phone and video interpretation

Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) and video remote interpretation (VRI) on demand, 24/7/365, through AdAstraConnect.

Document translation

Forms, notices, records, and public materials translated in 300+ languages, with quality review built into every project.

Transcription and captioning

Transcription, subtitling, and closed captioning for recordings, training video, and public communications.

Deaf and hard of hearing services

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting, CART, and captioning for meetings, events, and public services.

Multilingual call center services

Staffed multilingual lines for constituent services, helpdesks, and public programs, built on AdAstraConnect.

Why agencies choose Ad Astra

Built for the way government works

Federal work asks for more than language skills. It asks for security, accountability, and a partner who understands how agencies operate.

Security and compliance

SOC 2 Type II audited, ISO 9001 certified, and HIPAA-aligned, with role-based access and full audit logs.

Cleared, specialized linguists

900+ cleared linguists, with subject matter expertise in legal, immigration, and military settings.

Proven at government scale

More than 15 years supporting federal, state, and local agencies, with 130k+ assignments a year.

Woman-owned small business

WOSB and EDWOSB status helps your agency reach its small business goals.

Trained to your standard

Ad Astra Academy trains our linguists on terminology, protocol, and ethics for government settings.

One online portal

Request services, track sessions, and pull usage reports in AdAstraConnect.

Past performance across federal missions

  • Immigration and citizenship services
  • Tax administration
  • Justice and corrections
  • Health research and public health
  • Defense and military health
  • Courts and legal proceedings
  • Benefits and social programs
  • Emergency and disaster response
How it works

From requirement to first assignment

Share the requirement

Send the solicitation, statement of work, or a short description of what your office needs.

Choose the vehicle

Order against our GSA schedule, set up a BPA, use a set-aside, or bring us onto your team as a subcontractor.

Start with a dedicated team

A dedicated account manager sets up your account, linguist pool, and reporting before the first assignment.

Prime or subcontractor

We hold prime contracts and team with larger federal contractors who need language depth and small business credit.

Built around your deadline

Our government team works to the response dates in your solicitation.

Reporting for your COR

Usage and spend reports by office and program, ready for your contracting officer's representative.

Powered by AdAstraConnect

One platform for every federal assignment

AdAstraConnect brings scheduling, on-demand interpretation, translation requests, and reporting into one secure system, so program offices and contracting staff see the same numbers.

  • Centralized scheduling and request management
  • Real-time interpreter access, 24/7
  • Department-level reporting and budget allocation tracking
  • Exportable reports and historical usage analysis
  • Single sign-on, role-based permissions, and full audit logs
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android
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Capability statement

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Our two-page capability statement covers services, contract vehicles, NAICS codes, certifications, and points of contact, formatted for your market research files.

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FAQ

Federal contracting, answered

Yes. Ad Astra holds GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract GS10F177AA. Federal agencies can place orders and set up blanket purchase agreements against the schedule for interpretation, translation, transcription, and Deaf and hard of hearing services. Our government team can help your contracting office confirm scope and pricing before you issue an order.

Our primary code is 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services. For multilingual call center work, we also contract under 561422, Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers, and 561421, Telephone Answering Services. If your solicitation uses a different code, contact our government team and we will confirm whether we can respond.

Yes. Ad Astra is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), registered in SAM.gov. That makes us eligible for WOSB and EDWOSB set-asides, and work awarded to us can count toward your agency's small business goals.

Yes. We hold and deliver prime contracts for federal agencies, and we also team with larger federal contractors as a subcontractor. Primes bring us in when they need depth in more than 300 languages, a proven compliance posture, and small business credit for their subcontracting plan.

Ad Astra is SOC 2 Type II audited and ISO 9001 certified, and our workflows are HIPAA-aligned. AdAstraConnect uses single sign-on, role-based permissions, and full audit logs. Qualified buyers can request our full SOC 2 report under a nondisclosure agreement.

Agencies can order on-site, phone, and video interpretation, document translation, transcription, subtitling, closed captioning, and Deaf and hard of hearing services, including ASL and CART. We cover more than 300 spoken and signed languages and dialects, with interpreters available 24/7/365.

Government

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  • A briefing matched to your solicitation or statement of work
  • Clear answers on contract vehicles, set-asides, and compliance
  • A dedicated account manager from day one
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