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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
Amendment Number
000
Contact Info Address Line
1055 du PEPS, PO Box 10380
Contact Info City
Quebec
Contact Country
Canada
Contact Info Email
Contact Info Name
Marie-Josée Michaud
Contact Info Phone
+14185636916
Contact Info Postal Code
G1V 4C7
Contact Info Province
QC
Contracting Entity Name
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Created
January 8, 2026
Is Public
true
Organization Address City
Quebec
Organization Country
Canada
Organization Address Line
1055 du PEPS, PO Box 10380
Organization Address Postal Code
G1V 4C7
Organization Address Province
QC
Procurement Category
*SRV
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Reference Number
cb-353-69376907
Regions Of Delivery
*Canada
Regions Of Opportunity
*Unspecified
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Source
canadabuys
Source Record ID
cb-353-69376907_000
Source System
canadabuys
Status
closed
Status En
closed
Summary Updated At
January 9, 2026
Tender Closing Date
February 10, 2026
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.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Certifications/Registrations: Offerors must provide relevant certifications, as specified in the RFSO documentation.
- Qualifications: Providers must demonstrate capability in translation and editing among the specified languages.
- Set-aside Requirements: Stream 3 is reserved for Aboriginal businesses in accordance with the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.
- Geographic Restrictions: Not specified.
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.
KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- Evaluation Methodology: Proposals will be evaluated based on the completeness of the offer, compliance with RFSO requirements, pricing, and the relevancy of past performance.
- Criteria Weighting: While not explicitly stated, the evaluation will likely prioritize mandatory criteria, qualitative aspects of experience, and cost.
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