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Multilingual Translation Service Provider

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Response Deadline11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Multilingual Translation Service Provider to support prime contractors on City of Somerville projects in Massachusetts. The selected provider will be responsible for the linguistic translation of municipal documents, handling a significant annual volume ranging from 3 million to 6 million words. To ensure consistency and adherence to municipal terminology standards, the provider must utilize the prime contractor's designated Translation Management System or Computer Assisted Translation platform. Qualified candidates must possess professional fluency in the required target languages and be capable of delivering high-quality translated text and documents. The solicitation was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026. Performance of the services will be centered in Somerville, Massachusetts, under NAICS code 541930.

General Info

Multilingual translation services for City of Somerville projects, 3-6 million words annually.

Agency

Massachusetts → City of Somerville

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Highland Ave Somerville, MA, 02143, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1166-COS01-COS01-134928.

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

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RFP 27-26 TMS & CAT Platform

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Timeline

PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → City of Somerville

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → City of Somerville

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Performs linguistic translation of municipal documents for prime contractors on City of Somerville projects. Translates high volumes of text (3M to 6M words annually) using the prime's designated TMS/CAT platform to maintain consistency via translation memory. Requires professional fluency in target languages and adherence to municipal terminology standards. Delivers translated text and documents.

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