B2B Program for the Team Canada Trade Mission to India, October 12-17, 2026

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, is seeking a contractor to deliver business-to-business matchmaking services for the Team Canada Trade Mission to India, scheduled for October 12 to 17, 2026, in Mumbai and Bengaluru. The mission targets six priority sectors: Aerospace and Space, Clean Technologies and Energy Transition, Information and Communications Technologies, Life Sciences, Agri-food, and Forestry and Wood Products, with the goal of facilitating measurable business outcomes for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. The contractor must organize a minimum of five B2B meetings per sector in each city and deliver a final report by November 6, 2026. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM EDT on August 10, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in English or French via email, adhering to strict formatting requirements including a maximum file size of 10MB and acceptable file types such as PDF and Microsoft Office formats. The solicitation number is 27-322571-MMBAI-SL, and inquiries must be directed to the Contracting Authority, Sarah-Lynn Laventure. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a weighted technical and price model, with 70% of the score derived from technical merit and 30% from pricing. Technical evaluation focuses on mandatory criteria including a demonstrated organizational profile with two relevant projects and two verified client references, and a detailed work plan. Non-compliance with mandatory elements results in disqualification. Point-rated criteria assess sector expertise across the six priority areas, evaluating the contractor’s ability to access Indian company networks, prior B2B matchmaking experience, event management history, and engagement with senior-level stakeholders, with a total of 60 points available per sector and a minimum of 42 points required for eligibility. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, with payments tied to milestone deliverables. The contractor must ensure all key personnel hold required Canadian security clearances, maintain daily time logs, comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, and disclose any subcontracting, which requires prior written approval and must not exceed 40% of the total contract value. The prime contractor remains fully liable for subcontractor performance. All records must be retained for seven years after final payment, and the government reserves the right to inspect work and personnel at any location of performance. No specific contract value is disclosed, and no options for extension or renewal are included.