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Bilingual Content & Localization Services

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30008113.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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Response Deadline

11/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Performs translation and localization of platform interfaces and test content for prime contractors on Canadian Coast Guard projects. Translates test questions, instructions, system prompts, and automated communications into English and French. Requires Advanced Level linguistic proficiency. Delivers fully translated and localized platform interface and communication templates.

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