Virtual Bilingual Simultaneous Interpretation and Audio-Visual Services

Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires professional virtual bilingual simultaneous interpretation and audio-visual services to facilitate communication between internal staff and external stakeholders during virtual meetings, briefings, workshops, and consultations. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified English and French interpreters, hosting meetings via Zoom, and providing technical support, including pre-meeting checks and live management of language channels and AV pathways. The contract period runs from the date of award until November 30, 2027, with options to extend through November 30, 2029. Key deliverables include providing detailed quotes within 24 hours of a request and delivering complete meeting recordings within 48 hours of the event. Selection is based on the highest combined rating of technical merit (40%) and price (60%), with a minimum technical score of 40 out of 120 points required for compliance. The contract utilizes an all-inclusive fixed-price structure based on half-day and full-day event durations. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices to a specific DFO email for payment within 30 days and maintaining records for seven years following final payment. The work is designated as unclassified, and personnel must not have unescorted access to restricted facilities or protected information. All services must adhere to industry-recognized quality assurance procedures and be subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government of Canada.