The U.S. Department of War (DoW) operates one of the largest and most complex procurement systems in the world. For Canadian exporters, understanding this structure is key to identifying opportunities and competing effectively.
Learn to navigate the system with confidence
Curious about selling to the United States Department of War (U.S. DoW) — the largest government buyer in the world? Defence procurement can feel like a maze, but it doesn’t have to. This page breaks down how the U.S. DoW buys, so you can find the right opportunities and bid with confidence.
The U.S. DoW spends billions every year on goods and services from suppliers across the globe. For Canadian exporters, that’s a huge opening — if you understand how the buying process works. Here, we’ll show you how the U.S. DoW finds suppliers, scores bids, and awards contracts, plus how CCC helps you compete.
Let’s demystify defence procurement.
What This Section Covers
We’ve split the procurement process into clear topics. Pick what you need, or work through them in order to build the full picture.
- Which agencies and programs handle procurement — Gain insight into the key organizations within the U.S. DoW responsible for acquiring goods and services.
- Who makes procurement decisions — Learn about the decision-makers and their authority in the procurement process.
- How Canada-U.S. defence agreements work — Discover how existing agreements facilitate Canadian access to DoW contracts.
Ready to Compete?
The U.S. DoW market is open to Canadian businesses that understand the rules — and CCC is here to help you learn them. With expert guidance, trusted government-to-government contracting, and tools built for exporters, you have what you need to bid with confidence.
- Explore the topics to master the procurement process
- Connect with our team for personalized support
Your next defence contract starts with knowing how the game is played. Let’s get you ready to win.