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Written Translation and Comparative Editing Services
Summary: Written Translation and Comparative Editing Services PURPOSE & SCOPE: Objective: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is soliciting professional translation and comparative editing services for communications in English and French, as well as Indigenous and other foreign languages. This is to c...
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By means of this Request for Standing Offers (RFSO), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking professional translation and comparative editing services from French to English, English to French, or to/from Indigenous languages and other foreign languages, in accordance with the Official Languages Act and Indigenous Languages Act. Using a variety of media suitable to the purpose of the communication, NRCan routinely communicates in English and in French with senior management within the department, managers, human resource advisors, union officials and employees at the corporate, national, regional and local levels, as well as with personnel from other government departments and agencies, the private sector and the public. The initial period is from date of issuance of the Standing Offers to March 31, 2027. Up to five (5) Standing Offers (SO’s) per stream will be issued for an initial period of one (1) year. NRCan reserves the right to exercise the option to extend the standing offer(s) for up to four (4) additional periods of one (1) year. For the purposes of this RFSO, Offerors may submit an offer on one or multiple streams. Stream 1 – General; Stream 2 – Technical; Stream 3 – Indigenous Languages; and Stream 4 – Other Foreign Languages. For Stream 3 only, this procurement is set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. For more information on Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business, refer to Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for measures with respect to Aboriginal peoples or for set-asides for small and minority businesses.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Regions of Opportunity
*Unspecified
Regions of Delivery
*Canada
Reference Number
cb-353-69376907
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Contact Name
Marie-Josée Michaud
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+14185636916
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Quebec
Organization Province / State
QC
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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Summary: Written Translation and Comparative Editing Services
PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Objective: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is soliciting professional translation and comparative editing services for communications in English and French, as well as Indigenous and other foreign languages. This is to comply with the Official Languages Act and Indigenous Languages Act.
- Scope: Services are required across four streams: General, Technical, Indigenous Languages, and Other Foreign Languages. Up to five Standing Offers will be issued per stream.
- Contract Type and Value: Standing Offers (SO) will be valid for an initial term of one year, with potential extensions for four additional years. Individual call-up limitation is set at $39,999.99.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Organization: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Contact: Marie-Josée Michaud, Email: [email protected], Phone: 418-563-6916
- Important Dates:
- Posted: January 7, 2026
- Due: February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EST)
- Performance Period: From Standing Offer issuance to March 31, 2027.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Capabilities Needed: Proficiency in translation from/to French, English, Indigenous, and other foreign languages. Offerors must tailor their communication methods to various stakeholders within and outside NRCan.
- Deliverables: Consistent translation and comparative editing with adherence to legal language requirements.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offerors must address all mandatory services outlined in the RFSO.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional Certifications/Experience: Preference may be given to experienced translators familiar with technical vocabulary within the natural resources sector.
- Preferred Qualifications: Past experience with governmental or public sector projects will be beneficial.
- Competitive Factors: Demonstrating a strong track record of successful similar projects may provide an advantage.
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