RFSA Translation Services - Translation Bureau

Public Works and Government Services Canada
canadabuys Posted: February 1, 2022

Summary of RFSA Translation Services - Translation Bureau 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 arrangem...

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Due Date
March 31, 2027
(225 days left)
Solicitation #
EN966-140305/L

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Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA): EN966-140305/L - Translation Bureau’s Directory of Translation Services Suppliers The Translation Bureau is a special operating agency (SOA) reporting to the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada. The Translation Bureau is responsible for supporting the Government of Canada in its efforts to provide services to and inform Canadians in the official language of their choice. The Translation Bureau fulfills its mission by providing translation services and products to Parliament, the judiciary, federal departments and agencies, and international organizations. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Translation Bureau is launching a Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA) to renew its directory of translation services suppliers and enter into supply arrangements (SAs) with qualified suppliers to meet its needs of Official Languages Translation. Suppliers may qualify in one or more Tier(s), in the language combination and fields of work (there are sixty-three (63) fields) of their choice: Tier 1: Requirements where the daily translation capacity is greater than or equal to 1,000 words and less than 2,999 words Tier 2: Requirements where the daily translation capacity is greater than or equal to 3,000 words and less than 7,999 words Tier 3: Requirements where the daily translation capacity is greater than or equal to 8,000 words The Identified Users for this requirement is the Translation Bureau and the PSPC’s Linguistic Services Division of the Acquisitions Branch. There is no security requirement associated with this requirement. On-going Opportunity for Qualification: A permanent notice will be posted on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow interested suppliers to qualify for Supply Arrangement EN966-140305. Canada will conduct quarterly evaluations of arrangements as outlined in Article 6.7, RFSA Submission and Quarterly Evaluation Periods of the RFSA. NOTE: Exceptionally, the first submission period will end at 2:00 p.m. EST on February 25, 2022. Existing pre-qualified suppliers who have received a SA are not required to submit a new arrangement unless they wish to qualify in new Fields or Tiers. Individual Request for Proposals (RFP): Request for Proposals (RFPs) will be sent to suppliers on the SA Holder list by email in accordance with the Bid Solicitation Process and Tendering Periods stipulated in the SA. Subsequent contracts will be awarded according to the evaluation procedures and selection methodology identified in the individual Requests for Proposals. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this RFSA should be submitted to the Supply Arrangement Authority at TPSGC.PAAMARepertoireBureau-APSADirectoryBureau.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Additional Information

Amendment Number

000

Contact Info Address Line

Les Terrasses de la Chaudière<br>10, rue Wellington, 5e étage

Contact Info City

Gatineau

Contact Info Email

Contact Info Fax

( ) -

Contact Info Name

Gratton, Isabelle

Contact Info Phone

+18733559751

Contact Info Postal Code

K1A 0S5

Contact Info Province

Québec

Contracting Entity Name

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Created

October 1, 2025

Is Public

true

Organization Address City

Gatineau

Organization Country

Canada

Organization Address Line

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Organization Address Postal Code

K1A 0S5

Organization Address Province

Quebec

Procurement Category

*SRV

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Reference Number

PW-__ZF-526-40507

Regions Of Delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Selection Criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Source

canadabuys

Source Record ID

PW-__ZF-526-40507_000

Source System

canadabuys

Status

open

Status En

Open

Summary Updated At

November 11, 2025

Tender Closing Date

March 31, 2027

Last Updated

July 29, 2026

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When is the proposal submission deadline?

The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2027 (225 days left).

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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: [email protected]
    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
  1. 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.

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