Translation and Localization Services

Texas State University is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive translation and localization services for marketing content, application materials, and communications intended for international audiences. The contract requires culturally adaptive rendering of materials into multiple languages to ensure clarity, relevance, and resonance across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts, going beyond literal translation to include regional nuances, idiomatic expressions, and local conventions. This subcontract is open to vendors capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, and context-sensitive content suitable for global engagement, with an emphasis on maintaining brand integrity and user experience. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 541930, was posted on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. All work is expected to be performed in support of the university’s international outreach initiatives, though no specific place of performance or set-aside preferences are detailed. The contract will be managed through the Texas SmartBuy portal, and interested vendors must submit proposals via the provided URL to be considered. While no point of contact is listed, vendors are expected to review all instructions and requirements in the full solicitation document before submitting bids.