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What is "RFSA Translation Services - Translation Bureau"?

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### Summary of RFSA Translation Services - Translation Bureau

1. **Purpose**:  
The main purpose of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to establish a directory of qualified suppliers of translation services for the Translation Bureau of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). The arrangement aims to meet the government's needs for Official Languages Translation, providing services to federal departments, agencies, and other entities while ensuring compliance with Canada's official language policies.

2. **Buyer Information**:  
The issuing organization is **Public Works and Government Services Canada** (PWGSC).  
**Contact Person**: Isabelle Gratton  
**Email**: isabelle.gratton@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca  
**Phone Number**: (873) 355-9751

3. **Important Dates**:  
- **Posted Date**: February 1, 2022  
- **Due Date**: March 31, 2027, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)  
- **First Submission Deadline for New Suppliers**: February 25, 2022  
- **Evaluation Frequency**: Quarterly evaluations of arrangements

4. **Key Requirements**:  
   - Suppliers can qualify in one or more of three tiers based on their daily translation capacity:  
     - **Tier 1**: 1,000 to 2,999 words  
     - **Tier 2**: 3,000 to 7,999 words  
     - **Tier 3**: 8,000 words or more  
   - Bidders must meet at least one of the following criteria for **Tiers 1 and 2**:  
     - Be a certified member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ) or a similar professional body.  
     - Hold a bachelor's degree in translation from a recognized university.  
   - To qualify for **Tier 3**, bidders must demonstrate certification under the national standard CAN/CGSB-131.10-2017.  
   - Bidders must provide proof of translation experience, including a minimum number of words completed in their chosen fields and language combinations, specified in Table 1 of the Technical Evaluation document. Experience should have been gained within the five years prior to the submission date.

- **Special Note**: Existing suppliers who wish to qualify for new fields or tiers are required to submit a new arrangement. A complete set of mandatory criteria, including specific experience requirements, is detailed in the attached Technical Evaluation documents.

This RFSA represents an ongoing opportunity for translation service providers to engage with the federal government and support its commitment to providing bilingual services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare their submissions and review the attached documents thoroughly for comprehensive details.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2027 (407 days left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

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You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/PW-__ZF-526-40507

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