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CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor - Canada
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CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor

Support for Canadian businesses selling to U.S. DoD
Offered by
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Official source: ccc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: April 6, 2026
Latest change: The U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service page now contains full substantive content where previously it had almost none, with new eligibility criteria, 2024-2025 statistics, and expanded scope beyond traditional defence goods.
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U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service page fully updated
The U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service page has been fully updated with comprehensive content where the previous version contained almost no substantive body text. Eligibility criteria have been added specifying that Canadian businesses must have a sales lead valued at more than USD $350,000, along with requirements such as two-year sales history and financial statements. The page now reports significant 2024-2025 achievements of $2.1 billion in new export contracts signed through the service and $1 billion in exports via the Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement. The scope has also expanded beyond traditional military goods to include sectors such as medical equipment, construction supplies, field anesthesia systems, waste and water management, and heavy equipment. New sections include detailed descriptions of the seven-step contracting process, lists of U.S. DoD procurement offices served (including DLA, Army, Navy, Air Force, and DARPA), frequently asked questions about th
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened August 31, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Canadian businesses with goods and services of interest to the U.S. military.

See full eligibility

Overview

Canadian businesses can use the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service to navigate U.S. defence procurement with CCC support. The service helps firms engage opportunities, manage compliance, and pursue contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.
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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
2
Validate your eligibility

Official resources

Official page

U.S. Do W Prime Contractor

Program guide

5 things to do before bidding on US Do D contracts (2023)

Government markets: What Canadians need to know

How do I assess if my company has what it needs for U.S. Do W market entry?

Application form

Request for NCAGE Code Mar2025

SAM.gov - Home

Supporting document

Get Started with Registration and the Unique Entity ID

How do I build effective pitch materials for U.S. Do W contracts?

How do I get my NCAGE code?

Who in U.S. Do W buys my product or service?

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian businesses with goods and services of interest to the U.S. military.
  • Businesses with opportunities to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Businesses with a sales lead valued at more than USD $250,000, although projects under this amount can be considered if requested by the buyer or supplier.

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

Selection criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:

  • Experience selling directly to U.S. military or other militaries
  • A growth strategy that prioritizes selling to military organizations
  • A contract opportunity to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defence
  • Financial statements for the last two financial year ends
  • Two-year track record of sales

How to apply

  • Review the steps to choose which option is right for you.
  • Register to bid and apply for federal awards, or request a Unique Entity ID only without completing a registration.
  • For SAM.gov, get your NAICS number, your Product Service Code, and your NCAGE number.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor Program

What is the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor?

Canadian businesses can use the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service to navigate U.S. defence procurement with CCC support. The service helps firms engage opportunities, manage compliance, and pursue contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.

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)