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Technical Translation Services (English/French)

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing technical translation services between English and French for prime contractors working on security projects for the Government of Canada, specifically under the Department of National Defence. The scope of work includes the translation of technical reports, project documentation, and findings, with a requirement to use CAT tools to maintain strict consistency in technical terminology. Due to the sensitive nature of the materials involved, the service provider must undergo reliability screening. The project is based in Kingston, Ontario, and falls under NAICS code 541930. The final deliverables consist of translated versions of the final reports and all associated supporting documentation. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 20, 2026.

General Info

English-French technical translation for Canada DND security projects in Kingston by November 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Canada, Ontario (except NCR), Kingston, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W4938-26-318S-A4.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Canadian Defence Academy Research Paper - Hybrid Threats, National Resilience, and Whole-of-Society Understanding

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Timeline

PostedNov 12

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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11/20/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Supplies technical translation services for prime contractors on Government of Canada security projects. Translates technical reports, findings, and project documentation between English and French using CAT tools to ensure consistency in technical terminology. Requires reliability screening for sensitive materials. Delivers translated versions of the final report and supporting documentation.

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