CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Canada
Assistance for Canadian companies to access the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD)
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- grant_single|openingDateAugust 31, 2022
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Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
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- Government of Canada
- Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
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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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$38,000
Halifax
Negotiate a contract for providing cybersecurity solutions to the US government
$30,000
Ottawa
Conduct due diligence for an aerospace defense contract
$40,000
Vancouver
Perform technical due diligence for a defense technology prototype
$35,000
Calgary
Prepare a proposal for US Army logistics and supply chain management
$45,000
Toronto
Develop a contract proposal for a US Department of Defense project
$30,000
Montreal
Submit a bid for a US Navy procurement contract
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The eligibility 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
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Canadian businesses that have goods and services that are of interest to the U.S. military, have an opportunity to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defense, and have a sales lead valued at more than USD $250,000 are eligible for the U.S. DoD Contractor service.
- Canadian businesses with products and services appealing to the U.S. military
- Opportunity to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defense
- Sales lead valued at more than USD $250,000
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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
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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
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- Step 1: Identify a sales opportunity with the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD)
- Step 2: Assess if the requirements of the U.S. DoD service or solicitation are met
- Step 3: Obtain information from Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) on the acquisition process, legislative requirements, and policies
- Step 4: Ensure integrity compliance, technical, managerial, and financial requirements are met
- Step 5: Prepare and submit a proposal, including due diligence information, to the U.S. DoD buyer and CCC
- Step 6: Collaborate with CCC and the U.S. DoD buyer to negotiate a contract
- Step 7: Deliver goods and services directly to the U.S. DoD buyer with CCC managing contractual issues and financial administration
- Step 8: Explore other potential opportunities with the U.S. DoD
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Grant Summary:
This grant program, the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service, facilitates Canadian businesses in selling their products and services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by acting as a prime contractor and providing support to meet DoD requirements.
About the U.S. DoD Prime Contractor Service:
The U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service offered by the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) enables Canadian companies to engage with the U.S. military market. Through this program, Canadian businesses can compete on an equal footing with U.S. firms, receive support in navigating DoD contracts, gain credibility with endorsed proposals, and benefit from simplified cost accounting and pricing processes.
By leveraging CCC's expertise and connections, Canadian businesses have access to new opportunities to sell non-traditional goods and services to the U.S. DoD, broadening the DoD's supply base and reducing supply chain risks. The service also ensures contract performance guarantees, data rights maintenance, and value for money, making the selling process easier and more efficient for both suppliers and buyers.
The CCC helps with proposal preparation, due diligence, and contract negotiation, supporting Canadian companies throughout the process. The U.S. DoD buyers benefit from a reduced administrative burden, assured contract performance, and an expanded supply base, while Canadian businesses can enhance their competitiveness and export value through this comprehensive service.