Selling to the Government

Introduction to Selling to the Government

The Government Procurement Info-Guide is designed to help navigate through federal and provincial government programs, services and resources that may be of interest to those planning to sell products or services to various government agencies.

Doing Business in the Government Procurement Marketplace provides information on doing business in the government procurement marketplace. Some definitions of terms related to government procurement are also offered.

The Supplier Registration Information (SRI) service, is a directory of vendors who want to do business with the federal government.

Registering as a Supplier
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) maintains lists of private sector vendors of goods and services used to select suppliers. These lists are still used by PWGSC regional offices for purchases under $25 000 under the area-buy policy.

Request for Proposal (RFP) is a method of soliciting bids, generally used in the procurement of goods and services valued at $25 000 or more that are relatively complex in nature.

Online Tools and Resources

Business Access Canada is an interdepartmental initiative to improve supplier and buyer awareness and simplify access to federal government purchasing information.

MERX - Government Electronic Tendering Service is an on-line service that advertises government contracting opportunities to potential bidders.