CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000094735

NRCan Standing Offers for Written Translation and Comparative Editing Services (English, French, Indigenous Languages)

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking up to five standing offers for professional written translation and comparative editing services between Canada's official languages (English and French) and Indigenous languages. - Government Buyer: - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Finance and Procurement Management Branch / Direction de la gestion des finances et de l'approvisionnement - Contracting authority located at 1055 du PEPS, PO Box 10380, Quebec, QC, G1V 4C7 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation open to qualified translation service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Written translation services for a variety of document types (e.g., policy documents, technical manuals, speeches, web content, presentations, spreadsheets) - Comparative editing/revision services to ensure idiomatic and natural target texts - Research of acronyms and verification of internet links in translated materials - Services must cover both regular and urgent requests, with quality control and terminology research - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Official Languages Act and Indigenous Languages Act - Potential requirement for valid translation accreditations or certifications (e.g., ISO 17100:2015, ISO 18587, ISO 9001:2015, ASTM F3130, CAN/CGSB-131.10-2021, OTTIAQ) - Maximum individual call-up limitation of $39,999.99 - Excludes work under comprehensive land claim agreements - Services are performed remotely with electronic delivery to NRCan - Period of Performance: - Initial period of approximately nine months (or until March 31, 2027), with options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NRCan Headquarters, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E4 - NRCan Finance and Procurement Management Branch, 1055 du PEPS, PO Box 10380, Quebec, QC, G1V 4C7

Description

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is soliciting standing offers for professional translation and comparative editing services involving Canada's official languages (English and French) and Indigenous languages. The services will support communication across various levels within NRCan and with external stakeholders. The initial contract period is approximately 9 months starting June 15, 2026, with up to five standing offers to be issued and options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. The procurement is conducted through competitive open bidding without applicable trade agreements.

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