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Research services in support of machine technical translation

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26-58084International

Submission Closed07/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541930

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The National Research Council Canada is seeking expert services to support the development of a state-of-the-art machine translation solution for F-35 technical manuals used by the Department of National Defence. This initiative requires a comprehensive terminology management process including extraction, evaluation, integration, and ongoing maintenance of specialized terminology across technical domains. The project begins with a thorough literature review and needs analysis to assess existing documentary and terminological resources, ensuring alignment with the unique linguistic and operational requirements of military aviation documentation. The selected expert must possess deep knowledge in machine translation applications tailored to high-stakes technical content, with an emphasis on understanding data structures, client specifications, and current advancements in domain-specific translation technologies. The solicitation, identified as 26-58084 and classified under NAICS code 541930, is open for responses until July 29, 2026, and is issued by the Government of Canada through the National Research Council. The work is expected to be performed remotely or as otherwise coordinated, with no fixed place of performance specified. Karl Payong serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions, and all proposals must be submitted via the Canada Buys portal before the deadline. This contract aims to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of translating sensitive technical manuals, directly supporting operational readiness through improved access to precise and standardized technical information.

General Info

NRC seeks contractor to develop tailored machine translation system for F-35 technical manuals with robust terminology management.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

CAN

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PostedJul 13

Solicitation

AwardedOct 31

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Karl PayongContracting Authority

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Full Description

The National Research Council Canada has a requirement to plan and execute a terminology management process (extraction, management, evaluation, integration, and maintenance/updating). Preliminary steps will include the conduct of a literature review and needs analysis, analyze available documentary and terminological resources. The NRC requires the services of an expert in aspects of Machine Translation that will be applied to the problem of a state-of-the-art translation solution for F-35 technical manuals for DND. This project will be a needs and problem analysis, understanding the data, the client’s requirements, and the state of the art in machine translation for technical domains.