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Technical Translation Services (English to French)

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a subcontractor to provide technical translation services from English to French for construction specifications. The primary objective is to ensure accuracy and consistency for the National Master Specifications biannual publication cycle, delivering high-quality, publication-ready documents for prime contractors. Eligible candidates must hold Indigenous business certification and successfully pass a Phase 1 translation test. This opportunity is based in the National Capital Region and falls under NAICS code 541930. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 28, 2026.

General Info

Indigenous certified subcontractors providing English to French construction translation by September 28, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58159.

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Technical translation services for construction specifications

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Performs technical translation of construction specifications from English to French for prime contractors on National Research Council Canada (NRC) projects. Translates technical documents to ensure accuracy and consistency for the National Master Specifications (NMS) biannual publication cycle. Requires passing a Phase 1 translation test and Indigenous business certification. Delivers publication-ready French translations of construction specifications.

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