Question 1

What is "DDS Services de traduction EN-FR - Domaine construction, bâtiments et génie civil - Palier 2"?

Accepted Answer

### Opportunity Summary for DDS Services de traduction EN-FR

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Objective:** Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking proposals for English to French translation services.
- **Project Scope:** Translation services are specifically in the fields of construction, buildings, and civil engineering, categorized as Tier 2 complexity.
- **Contract Type and Value:** Two contracts will be awarded, each covering up to 600,000 words, with 300,000 words allotted for an initial one-year period and an optional additional 300,000 words under a one-year irrevocable option.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC).
- **Contact Details:** Kahina Kadi (SPAC/PSPC), Email: kahina.kadi@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted Date: December 24, 2025
  - Proposal Due Date: January 13, 2026, 14:00 EST
  - Performance Period: One-year contract with an option for additional year.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** No specific certifications or business registrations mentioned.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Proven experience in translating documents in the construction, buildings, and civil engineering fields.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** Not specified.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** None mentioned, but proficiency in both English and French is implied.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** Expertise in English to French translation for technical documents related to construction and civil engineering.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** Delivery of high-quality translations within agreed timelines.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Not explicitly mentioned.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:** Experience and a portfolio demonstrating previous similar projects in construction engineering translation.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Bilingual professionals (English and French) with strong command of both technical and linguistic nuances in the respective fields.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Although not explicitly detailed, proposals are likely to be evaluated on the expertise of translators, understanding of the construction domain, and past performance on similar projects.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Previous relevant project experience is advantageous but not specifically listed.

This structured summary presents clear, relevant information to help assess the fit of potential companies for the translation services opportunity provided by PSPC.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 13, 2026 (Due today).

DDS Services de traduction EN-FR - Domaine construction, bâtiments et génie civil - Palier 2

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