Opportunity

CanadaBuys #CSPS-RFP-25IP-2313

CSPS Seeks ASL and LSQ Interpretation Services for Events

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 28, 2026

Identifier

CSPS-RFP-25IP-2313

NAICS

541930

The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), a federal agency, is seeking qualified contractors to provide professional sign language interpretation services for its events. - Government Buyer: - Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), Government of Canada - Procurement and Contracting Unit - Services Requested: - American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services - Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ) interpretation services - Simultaneous interpretation for conferences, special events, and other activities (virtual and in-person) - Technical support for participants during events, including support in ASL or LSQ - Requirements: - Interpreters must have recognized certification and a minimum of five years of experience - Services must comply with accessibility standards - Support for large-scale events and multiple concurrent sessions - Contract Details: - Up to two contracts may be awarded - Each contract has a one-year base period with two one-year irrevocable extension options - Estimated contract value: up to $110,000 CAD per year (total up to $330,000 CAD for all options) - Open to Canadian and eligible international suppliers - Place of Performance: - Primarily in the National Capital Region (Ottawa), at CSPS facilities (373 and 111 Sussex Drive) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based requirement.

Description

The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) requires sign language services in American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ) for upcoming events on an 'as and when requested' basis. Up to two contracts may be awarded, each for a period of one year from contract award, with two irrevocable options to extend by one year each. The total budget including options is $330,000 CAD excluding taxes, with $110,000 CAD allocated for the initial year and each option year. There is no security requirement for this procurement.

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