G2G acquisitions from Canada
Buying from Canada made even easier
Access
vetted suppliers
Reduce
performance risk
Get fair and
reasonable pricing
Simplified
contract administration
Tell us what you need — we are here to help.
I want to award a contract to a Canadian supplier
That’s great news. Let’s get the CCC endorsement of your preferred Canadian supplier underway.
I’m looking for specific capabilities in Canada
Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll share Canadian capabilities info with specific suppliers that may match your needs.
DPSA and the DFARS shape our procurement collaboration with U.S DoW
CCC is the designated designated prime contractor for U.S. Department of War acquisitions from Canada over the simplified acquisition threshold of USD $350,000.
We’re here to make buying from Canada easy for you
Canada and the United States have a unique contracting relationship for military acquisitions anchored in the Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA). CCC is Canada’s executing agency for the DPSA – like a streamlined U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.
History of Canada-U.S. Industrial Cooperation Agreements
For the past 80 years, Canada and the United States have worked closely together on defense matters.
We’re funded by the Government of Canada to support U.S. DoW contracting with Canadian suppliers and to support your access to proven and emerging Canadian capabilities.
First time awarding a contract to a Canadian supplier?
DFARS supports U.S. DoW procurement through CCC and from Canada as a trusted domestic source of supply.
Here are the key DFARS for buying from Canada:
- Recognizes Canada as part of the defence industrial base and establishes CCC as the prime contractor for U.S. DoD contracts over USD$350,000.
- Identifies that contracts endorsed by and awarded through CCC have a Government of Canada assurance of performance in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the contract.
- Identifies Canada is part of the U.S. defense industrial base.
- Requires that purchases from Canadian suppliers be made through CCC.
- Recognizes Public Services and Procurement Canada site and employee security clearances as valid.
- Waives the Buy American Act for defence contracts
- The Canadian Commercial Corporation uses provisions in contracts with Canadian or U.S. concerns that give U.S. DoW the same production rights, data, and information that U.S. DoW would obtain in contracts with U.S. concerns.
- Waives the requirement for cost and pricing data.
- Ensures Canadian goods purchased by U.S. DoW can enter the U.S. duty-free
What do you get?
Broader, lower-risk supply base
Access to specialized Canadian defence, aerospace, and advanced technology capabilities to improve long-term readiness and interoperability, while maintaining compliance with DFARS qualifying country provisions.
Vetted, qualified Canadian suppliers
Before standing behind a Canadian supplier, we conduct integrity, technical, managerial, and financial due diligence. You know the supplier has been thoroughly assessed.
Fair and reasonable pricing validation
Where a fair and reasonable cost and pricing determination is required, CCC will perform cost and price analysis in accordance with Government of Canada Cost and Profit Policy — adding confidence that pricing is appropriate and defensible.
Contractual provisions that give same data rights
Contractual provisions ensure that the U.S. DoW gets the same rights for data and information related to production that would be normally obtained from U.S. companies.
Reduced contract administration burden
You’ll have a dedicated contract team at CCC who oversees contract performance, handles financial administration, troubleshoots any contractual issues, and supports close-out.
Assurance of performance
When you buy from Canadian sources through CCC, the Government of Canada provides an assurance of performance in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the contract – so you can buy with confidence.
Explore our Canadian Capabilities Guides as a starting point. If you don’t see exactly what you need, submit your requirement and we’ll confirm if Canada can deliver.
Pricing
Explore our online brochure to learn more about the contracting process through CCC.
Frequently asked questions
CCC typically serves as the prime contractor for U.S. DoW contracts awarded to Canadian suppliers above the simplified acquisition threshold.
No. There is no fee charged to the U.S. DoW or to the Canadian supplier for CCC’s involvement. This service is fully funded by the Government of Canada to meet our obligations under the Defence Production Sharing Agreement.
Above the simplified contracting threshold, contracting through CCC is mandatory per the DFARS. Below the threshold, you might want to use CCC to get the CCC Government of Canada assurance of contract performance, structured due diligence on the supplier, and added contract oversight — reducing performance and supply chain risk.
Canada is a Qualifying Country under DFARS, and Canadian firms are generally treated as domestic sources of supply for defence procurement purposes. See DFARS 225.870.
CCC conducts integrity, technical, managerial, and financial assessments before standing behind a supplier and providing performance assurance.
Yes. Operational and technical collaboration continues between your program office and the Canadian supplier. CCC manages the contractual framework and oversight.
CCC performs price verification, supports assist audits, and serves as the contracting point of contact — similar to certain roles carried out by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
All applicable U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and security requirements remain in effect. Depending on the nature of the product, Canadian export controls may also apply.
Yes. Any U.S. DoW Service, Program Executive Office (PEO), or Defense Agency can contract through CCC when acquiring from qualified Canadian suppliers.
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