TRANSLATION, EDITING AND PROOFREADING

Summary of Opportunity for Translation, Editing, and Proofreading Services

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• Procurement Type: Establishment of six (6) Standing Offers for translation services.
• Project Objectives: To provide English to French and French to English translation, editing, revising, and proofreading services to meet the communication obligations under the Official Languages Act.
• Contract Duration: Initial two (2) years from activation (starting April 1, 2026), with an irrevocable option for two (2) one-year extensions under the same terms.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
• Contact Person: Shabornee Dasgupta, Email: [email protected].
• Important Dates:
  • Posted Date: December 17, 2025
  • Due Date for Proposals: January 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
  • Performance Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2028

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Certifications: Security clearances are required due to associated security requirements.
• Qualifications: Bidders must demonstrate capability in translation and language services for both English and French.
• Geographic Restrictions: Services are intended for ISED’s offices in the National Capital Region and regional offices, but exclude areas under Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key Technical Capabilities: Proficiency in translating, editing, and proofreading in both official languages (English and French).
• Deliverables: Timely response to both regular and urgent requests for translation services.
• Performance Standards: Adherence to the Official Languages Act and specified quality standards in translation services, although no specific metrics for performance evaluation were mentioned.
• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of technical merit (70%) and pricing (30%).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Previous experience providing translation services for government entities or on large-scale projects is preferred but not mandatory.
• Additional Certifications: Any certifications in translation, linguistics, or related fields would enhance a bidder's position but are not obligatory.

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