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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Simultaneous Interpretation Services (Bilingual – English/French)

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The contract seeks to engage qualified providers to deliver real-time, professional simultaneous interpretation services in English and French for virtual meetings involving Department of Fisheries and Oceans staff and stakeholders. The goal is to ensure seamless, accurate, and professional bilingual communication during all scheduled virtual engagements, supporting clear understanding and effective collaboration across language lines. Interpretation must be delivered with technical precision and cultural nuance to meet the operational needs of a federal government environment. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541930 and is open for responses until July 10, 2026, with submissions due by 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Performance will occur entirely across Canada, with no specific physical location required due to the virtual nature of the services. The contract is administered by the Government of Canada through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and interested vendors are directed to the official Canada Buys portal for detailed submission guidelines and requirements.

General Info

Provide real-time English-French interpretation for virtual federal meetings across Canada until July 10, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30008037/A.

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Simultaneous Translation and Audio-Visual services for virtual meetings

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Provide real-time, professional simultaneous interpretation for virtual meetings to ensure effective bilingual communication between English and French speakers for DFO staff and stakeholders.

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