FDI Matchmaking at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland

Global Affairs Canada’s Investment Promotion Division is soliciting professional services to conduct business-to-business matchmaking at the MSPO 2026 international defence exhibition in Kielce, Poland, from September 7 to 11, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for identifying and facilitating meetings between Canadian defence and security industry stakeholders and European prospects, with the goal of advancing Canada’s foreign investment and trade objectives. The contract period runs from June 5, 2026, with key milestones including a virtual market briefing on September 2, 2026, and requires a comprehensive post-event report due by October 9, 2026. The contractor must manage all logistics for personnel travel and on-site coordination in Poland, bearing all associated costs, and ensure strict compliance with Canadian security protocols, including the possession of appropriate clearances such as CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, TOP SECRET, NATO classifications, and COSMIC TOP SECRET, with proof required for all proposed personnel. Any substitution of key personnel demands prior written approval from Canada, including full documentation of qualifications and clearance status, and Canada retains the right to remove non-compliant individuals at any time. The evaluation process uses a trade-off methodology, assigning 70% weight to technical merit and 30% to price, with no award guaranteed to the lowest bidder or highest-scoring technical offer. Technical evaluation includes mandatory pass/fail criteria on company profile, references, and team expertise, followed by point-based scoring for B2B matchmaking experience (up to 30 points), methodology and delivery strategy (up to 50 points), and value-added services (up to 10 points). Offers must be submitted electronically via email by May 19, 2026, in four clearly defined sections, not exceeding 10 MB total, with only PDF and approved Microsoft Office formats permitted—no encrypted, macro-enabled, or executable files allowed. The contractor must disclose any subcontractors and complete an official Offeror Declaration Form, which requires declarations on former public service pensions or lump sum payments, joint venture structure, and subcontractor details. Security requirements are stringent, with mandatory submission of a Security Requirements Check List specifying access to PROTECTED or classified information, and strict adherence to Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement is required. Payment is via wire transfer within 30 days of invoice receipt, subject to a 15% withholding tax for non-residents, and all financial and operational records must be retained for seven years