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Simultaneous Interpretation Services (English ↔ French)

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Submission Closed08/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541930

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IFB No. 132144 - Live Virtual Bilingual Fluency Testing Services

Solicitation # 132144

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Translation Support Services Contract

Federal Student Aid

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4 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The contract requires the provision of real-time simultaneous interpretation services between English and French for meetings held at Department of Fisheries and Oceans sites within the National Capital Region, specifically in Ottawa. Interpreter services must ensure precise, confidential, and seamless communication during official proceedings, maintaining the integrity and clarity of spoken content in both official languages. The nature of the work demands certified professionals capable of delivering high-quality oral translation under time-sensitive conditions in a government setting. This subcontract is solicited by the Government of Canada through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, with a solicitation posted on July 31, 2026, and responses due by August 14, 2026. The applicable NAICS code is 541930, classifying the service under other professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically language services. All interpretation activities must occur on-site at DFO locations in Ottawa, and confidentiality of discussions is a critical requirement. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract is open to eligible subcontractors meeting the technical and linguistic standards required for federal government operations.

General Info

Real-time English-French interpretation required on-site in Ottawa for DFO meetings, with strict confidentiality and certified professionals.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30008263.

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Audio Visual and Simultaneous Interpretation Services

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Full Description

Provide real-time oral translation between English and French during meetings at DFO sites in Ottawa, ensuring accurate and confidential communication.