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Languages Testing for Interpreters

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20260726-IRBInternational

Response Deadline10/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 20260726-IRB for the provision of language testing and assessment services to recruit interpreter contractors. The requirement involves the administration of a three-part testing package consisting of an Official Languages Test for English or French comprehension, a Hearing Simulation Oral Test for consecutive interpretation, and a Sight Translation Test for document translation. To qualify for accreditation, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on each test. The proposed contract period runs from September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions. The estimated annual level of effort is 300 tests, and the government may award multiple contracts based on the languages offered by qualified bidders. The selection process is based on a weighted ratio of 60 percent technical merit and 40 percent price. Mandatory technical criteria include at least three years of experience in developing and evaluating language proficiency assignments, the provision of two positive references, and a detailed methodology for the three required assessments. Point-rated technical criteria are based on the number of languages the bidder can support. The contract has a total liability ceiling of 100,000.00 Canadian dollars. Security requirements include a mandatory Reliability Status for personnel and a valid designated organization screening for the company. Work is to be performed virtually or at the contractor's premises, with deliverables submitted to the IRB in Ottawa.

General Info

IRB Canada seeks testing services for interpreter recruitment from September 2026 to 2027.

Agency

Government of Canada → Immigration and Refugee Board

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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20260726-IRB - Notification d’Avis de projet de marché (APM) - Tests de langue pour interprètes

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20260726-IRB - Questions et réponses n° 2

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Appel d’offres n° 20260726 – IRB – Amendement 1

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Solicitation # 20260726 – IRB – Amendment 1

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Solicitation 20260726-IRB for Interpreter Contractor Testing Services

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Solicitation 20260726-IRB for Language Testing Services

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Solicitation # 20260726 - IRB Questions and Answers 2

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20260726-IRB - Notice of Proposed Procurement for Language Testing

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20260726-IRB - Questions & Answers no.01

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20260726-IRB - Questions & Answers no.03

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20260726-IRB - Questions & Réponses no.01

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20260726-IRB - Questions & Réponses no.03

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Timeline

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 11

Solicitation

Deadline changedSep 25

Response deadline changed from Sep 11, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026.

Response DeadlineOct 9

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Immigration and Refugee Board

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Immigration and Refugee Board

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Contacts

Steve DessureaultContracting Authority

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Services Requirement This requirement is for: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Title: 20260726-IRB – Language Testing for Interpreters Description of the Requirement: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has a requirement for service of testing components and test assessments for the recruitment of their interpreter contractors to Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Interpreter Services Contractors (ISCs) accredited by the IRB must successfully complete three (3) language tests with a minimum score of 70% to qualify for a contract: • Official Languages Test: Assesses the applicant’s ability to communicate in English or French. This is the first test administered, consisting of a short 15-minute written assessment designed to evaluate comprehension in one of the official languages. • Hearing Simulation (Oral) Test: Evaluates the applicant’s ability to perform consecutive interpretation between an official language and a target language, and vice versa. These tests are currently available in sixty (60) languages. However, there are only two versions of each language test, and the quality and consistency of the tests vary. • Sight Translation Test: Measures the applicant’s ability to translate short documents similar to those that may be presented in a hearing room from the language of interpretation to English or French. This is the final test administered. Level of Security Requirement: Resource(s) Minimum Security Level Required is Reliability Status. Associated Documents: Request for Proposal (RFP) 20260726-IRB. Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The resulting contract will include three (3) one-year optional periods. Estimated Level of Effort: The overall annual cumulative estimated level of effort of the contract(s) will be for 300 tests. Multiple contracts: Considering that contract(s) will be issue based on offerors qualified language(s), this solicitation could results on multiples contracts. Contracting Authority: Steve Dessureault Phone Number: 514-249-2780 Email address: steve.dessureault@irb-cisr.gc.ca Note: Please address all inquiry questions to the Contracting Authority by email only.