Managing the DPSA on behalf of the Government of Canada
CCC serves as custodian of the Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) on behalf of the Government of Canada and helps ensure a strong and integrated North American defence industrial base.
Accordingly, CCC acts as Canada's international contracting agency to support the procurement needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD). Under the DPSA, in times of crisis or conflict, CCC has been called upon to support the industrial mobilization of Canadian sources of supply in keeping with Canada's commitment to North American defence and security cooperation with the United States.
CCC is a part of the U.S. DoD procurement system as specified in Defence Federal Acquisition Regulations 225.870
All U.S. DoD purchases from Canada above the simplified acquisition threshold are to be transacted through the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Find out more about DFARS 225.870.
Guarantee of contract performance
When U.S. DoD purchases from Canada through CCC, it receives a guarantee of contract performance backed by the Government of Canada. This government-backed guarantee can provide additional peace of mind when purchasing from a Canadian supplier with which U.S. DoD may not be familiar. CCC provides U.S. DoD an assurance that the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract will be met.
CCC is the point of contact for the Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Americas
The Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the branch of the U.S. DoD that works directly with defence suppliers to help ensure that U.S. DoD, federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. CCC serves as the point of contact for U.S. DoD procurement officials and the DCMA office located in Ottawa, Canada.
Find out more about DCMA Americas
Learn more about:
The DPSA and CCC’s Role in an Integrated North American Defence Industrial Base
Pentagon Statement, February 27, 2006
The U.S.-Canada Defence Production Sharing Agreement (1956)
The U.S.-Canada Defence Development Sharing Agreement (1963)
NASA Letter of Agreement
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