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CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Guide for Canadian businesses entering U.S. DoD procurement
Latest source updateLast Update: April 6, 2026Latest 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.View change
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.
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
Location
Canada
Overview
This guide helps Canadian businesses navigate U.S. Department of Defense procurement through CCC, the designated contracting authority for acquisitions from Canada. It provides a snapshot of what the U.S. DoD is buying and helps companies find opportunities and assess market fit.
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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
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses of all types and sizes
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
- Visit https://sam.gov/ and select Sign In.
- If you do not already have a SAM.gov account, choose Create an Account, which creates an account on Login.gov, then verify your email address and set up two-factor authentication.
- Go to Register Your Entity or Get a Unique Entity ID and select Get Started.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the UEI request process.
Additional information
- CCC is the U.S. Department of Defense designated contracting authority for acquisitions from Canada
- The U.S. DoD purchases between $1 billion and $2 billion in goods and services from Canadian companies every year
Frequently Asked Questions about the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor Program
What is the CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor?
This guide helps Canadian businesses navigate U.S. Department of Defense procurement through CCC, the designated contracting authority for acquisitions from Canada. It provides a snapshot of what the U.S. DoD is buying and helps companies find opportunities and assess market fit.
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:
Canadian businesses of all types and sizes
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 Other Support
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)