Request for Standing Offers (RFSO’s) for NRCan’s Translation and Comparative editing Services

By means of this RFSO, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals from Bidders to provide translation and comparative editing services.  The total cumulative value of the Standing Offers (SO) is estimated to be $750,000.00 annually (estimated at 3,750,000.00 over five (5) years. The initial period is from date of issuance of the Standing Offers (expected to be April 1, 2015) to March 31, 2017.

The Standing Offers will be issued for an initial period of two (2) years. NRCan reserves the right to exercise the option to extend the standing offer (s) for up to three (3) additional periods of one (1) year.                  

A.	Trade Agreements

This procurement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).  

B.	Voluntary Set Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)

Under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) priority will be given to an aboriginal business when selecting Supplier’s for award of a Standing Offer (SO) under the Specialized Stream. At least One (1) Standing Offer will be awarded to an Aboriginal business that is deemed compliant in the list of suppliers for selection.

In order to be considered, a supplier must certify that it qualifies as an Aboriginal business as defined under PSAB and that it will comply with all requirements of PSAB.