Provision of Foreign Trade Representative Services in India

The Government of Canada, through Public Service Delivery, is seeking qualified vendors to provide foreign trade representative services in India in support of Manitoba’s international trade and investment priorities. This solicitation, numbered 30607, invites proposals for ongoing professional advisory services aimed at advancing Canadian economic interests within the Indian market. Vendors must establish and demonstrate a proven, existing operational presence in India to be considered eligible, with the expectation that they will deliver culturally informed, market-specific trade representation on an ongoing basis. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with proposals due by June 22, 2026, and all bidding materials are accessible through the Merx platform, though fees may apply. The NAICS code 541690 indicates the services fall under other professional, scientific, and technical services, and while the contract type is not explicitly defined, it is classified as an Invitation to Bid. The primary point of contact for bid submission is Maryam Kazemi, Contracting Authority, reachable at bids@gov.mb.ca. The procurement is structured to prioritize vendors with demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in India, though additional details such as contract duration, performance metrics, evaluation criteria, pricing structure, or invoicing procedures are not specified in the available documentation. While references are made to attachments like Appendix A and the Invitation to Bid, their full contents are inaccessible, leaving key elements—including inspection standards, delivery schedules, payment terms, and compliance requirements—undefined in the public-facing materials. No information on clause inclusion, award methodology, or socioeconomic set-asides is provided, and no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, technical evaluator, or accounting data has been identified. The solicitation appears to intentionally focus on vendor capability in the Indian market as the primary selection criterion, with further contractual details expected to be negotiated upon award. Vendors are advised to obtain full documentation from Merx and ensure alignment with the requirement for substantive, on-the-ground presence in India prior to submitting a proposal.