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Home | Important Links | PSAB Policies and Information | Supplier Registration Information and Supplier Search | PSAB Publications | Business Tools | What's New | F.A.Q. | PSAB Contact Doing Business with the Federal GovernmentDid you know that the Government of Canada spends about $14 billion annually on goods, services, and construction? Ninety percent of all government contracts are worth less than $100,000, and many are awarded locally across the country. Federal contracting is an important market for small- and medium-sized businesses. The government recognizes that Aboriginal business is under-represented
when it comes to bidding for and winning government contracts. We hope
to change that by making it easier for the government and Aboriginal
firms to do business with each other while still meeting the principles
of fairness, openness, and best value for the Canadian public. THE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESSThe federal government launched the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) to help Aboriginal firms do more contracting with all our departments and agencies. Here's how it works: Setting aside contracts for Aboriginal firms We're reserving all contracts that serve a primarily Aboriginal population
and that are worth more than $5,000 for competition among qualified Aboriginal
businesses. Joint venturingWe're encouraging Aboriginal firms to create joint ventures with other Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal firms in bidding for and executing government contracts. Sub-contractingWhenever contractors need assistance to fulfil a government requirement, we're encouraging them to sub-contract to Aboriginal businesses, as long as the prime contract is not subject to the North American Free Trade Agreement or the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement. Getting the word outThe government is making sure that Aboriginal businesses and federal public servants are aware of this strategy. Across the country, we are telling Aboriginal businesses about federal procurement opportunities and contracting procedures. We're also informing federal public servants about the initiative and about Aboriginal suppliers: who they are, where they can be found, and the goods and services they provide. ELIGIBILITYThe PSAB is open to all Aboriginal businesses. A business can include a sole proprietorship, limited company, co-operative, partnership, or not-for-profit organization. To be considered an Aboriginal business, a firm must meet the following criteria:
If a firm is starting a joint venture or consortium, it must meet the following criteria:
When a firm bids for a contract under the PSAB, it must certify that it meets the above criteria, and it must provide proof of eligibility upon request. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) exercises the right to audit Aboriginal supplier certifications. GETTING STARTEDAboriginal businesses should register their firms with Contracts Canada’s Supplier Registration Inventory info line 1-800-811-1148 or 819-956-3440 (in the National Capital area) and Industry Canada’s, Strategis, Aboriginal Business Directory, info line 1-800-328-6189 or 613-954-5031 (in the National Capital area). For answers to questions about the Procurement Strategy, please call our toll-free number 1-800-400-7677. INAC, Alberta Region INAC, Atlantic Region INAC, BC Region INAC, Manitoba Region INAC, National Capital Region INAC, Northwest Territories Region INAC, Nunavut Regional Office INAC, Ontario Region Toronto Thunder Bay Brantford Business Centre Sioux Lookout Business Centre Sudbury Business Centre INAC, Québec Region INAC, Saskatchewan Region Regional Office North Central District South Budget Centre INAC, Yukon Region
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