CanadaBuys #30008037

Virtual Bilingual Simultaneous Interpretation and Audio-Visual Services for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive virtual bilingual (English–French) simultaneous interpretation and audio-visual (AV) services for a range of virtual meetings. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - Key contact: Elizabeth Lewis - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named for interpretation or AV equipment - Zoom is specified as the required virtual meeting platform - Products/Services Requested: - Professional simultaneous interpretation (English–French and French–English) - AV services for virtual meetings, including technical support and meeting management - Hosting and managing meetings on Zoom, including creation/distribution of meeting links - Provision of qualified interpreters and technical staff - Delivery of meeting recordings and participant lists - Estimated annual volume: 16 half-day and 10 full-day meetings, with similar volumes for up to three option years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All costs (Zoom, AV equipment, interpreters, technicians) must be included in the fixed price per meeting - Contractor must demonstrate experience with Zoom meetings of up to 200 participants - Quality control, language proficiency, and compliance with Canadian standards are mandatory - Services required for a variety of event types: meetings, briefings, presentations, workshops, and consultations - Option for up to three additional one-year contract extensions

Description

The solicitation is for professional virtual bilingual simultaneous interpretation services, specifically English–French and French–English interpretation in a virtual meeting environment. The contractor will host virtual meetings via Zoom, managing all technical and audio-visual requirements including creating Zoom links and providing live technical support. Services may be required for various virtual activities such as meetings, briefings, presentations, workshops, and consultations involving internal and external participants. The estimated contract duration is 11 months starting from July 17, 2026.

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