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CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Companies can access the largest defence procurement market in the world. Get guidance from contracting experts to navigate, submit bids and compete in the highly regulated U.S. government procurement systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen cybersecurity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 31, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Canadian businesses with goods and services of interest to the U.S. military, opportunities to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defense, and a sales lead valued at more than USD $250,000 can apply to utilize the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service. Both large and small Canadian companies, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are eligible to participate. The companies must have experience selling directly to military organizations, a strategy to grow in military markets, a contract opportunity with the DoD, and maintain financial statements for the last two financial year ends and a two-year track record of sales.Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to procurement processes, integrity compliance, technical, managerial, and financial due diligence, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract performance, and export challenges.
- Procurement process costs
- Integrity compliance expenses
- Technical, managerial, and financial due diligence fees
- Proposal preparation costs
- Contract negotiation expenses
- Contract performance-related expenditures
- Export challenges costs
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for Canadian businesses applying for opportunities with the U.S. DoD through the DPSA:
- The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) serves as the prime contractor for contracts greater than USD $250,000, ensuring Canadian businesses are treated as domestic suppliers.
- Canadian suppliers must undertake necessary registrations such as obtaining a DUNS number, NCAGE code, and registering in SAM to submit proposals.
- Cybersecurity requirements under the Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will be mandatory, ensuring controlled unclassified information (CUI) is protected.
- The Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) exempts Canadian businesses from certain Buy American provisions.
- Access to the Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) facilitates searching for international tendering opportunities.
- CCC offers no-cost participation for approved opportunities with the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service.
- CCC provides assurance of contract performance, simplifying U.S. government contracts for Canadian suppliers.
- U.S. DoD buyers benefit from the CCC’s risk reduction measures through thorough due diligence on Canadian suppliers.
- Guidance on handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) through the Joint Certification Program is provided for Canadian and U.S. contractors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor?
Companies can access the largest defence procurement market in the world. Get guidance from contracting experts to navigate, submit bids and compete in the highly regulated U.S. government procurement systems.
Who is eligible for the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program?
To be eligible for the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program, you must:
The business must be Canadian and interested in providing goods or services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
The sales lead must have a value of more than USD $250,000, although projects under this amount can be considered if requested by the buyer or supplier.
There must be financial statements for the last two financial year ends and a two-year track record of sales.
Who can I contact for more information about the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor?
You can contact Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).
Where is the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor available?
The CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program is available across Canada.
Is the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor?
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor is funded by Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Government of Canada