Question 1

What is "B2B & B2G Program for Canadian Delegates at MSPO 2026 September 8-11, 2026, in Kielce, Poland"?

Accepted Answer

**Opportunity Summary: B2B & B2G Program for Canadian Delegates at MSPO 2026**

**Procurement Overview:**
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) of Canada is seeking a Contractor to manage the organization of a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) program for Canadian companies participating in the Canadian Delegation at MSPO 2026. The event will take place from September 8-11, 2026, in Kielce, Poland, focusing on the defense and security sector.

**Issuing Organization:**
- **Name**: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)
- **Location**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- **Contact**: Sarah-Lynn Laventure (internationalproposals@international.gc.ca)

**Important Dates:**
- **Posted Date**: February 20, 2026
- **Proposal Due Date**: March 17, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT
- **Performance Period**: Tentatively from April 6, 2026, to September 25, 2026.

**Contract Type and Value:**
- **Type**: Non-binding Request for Proposal (RFP)
- **Value**: Not specified.

**Mandatory Qualifications:**
- Offerors must demonstrate legal capacity to contract, being either a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporate entity.
- Compliance with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement.

**Geographic Restrictions:**
- Services are required specifically for activities taking place in Kielce, Poland.

**Key Technical Capabilities Required:**
- Expertise in event management and meeting planning services, particularly within the defense and security sectors.
- Ability to organize business engagements, manage logistics, and facilitate meetings effectively.

**Deliverables and Performance Standards:**
- The Contractor will deliver a fully organized B2B and B2G meeting program, including the scheduling and facilitation of meetings for Canadian delegates.

**Evaluation Criteria:**
- Offers will be evaluated based on a combined high score for technical merit and price (exact weighting not specified).
- Offers must be submitted electronically and divided into specified sections: 
  - Section I: Offeror Declaration
  - Section II: Technical Offer
  - Section III: Financial Offer
  - Section IV: Proposed changes to terms and conditions (if any).

**Preferred Qualifications (Competitive Advantage):**
- Experience with similar projects, particularly in organizing B2B and B2G events in international contexts.
- Established relationships within the defense and security sectors globally.

This summary serves to match this opportunity with suitable companies who possess the required qualifications and capabilities for successful engagement in the specified program. Interested firms should refer to the attached Request for Proposals documents for detailed submission guidelines and requirements.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is March 17, 2026 (14 days left).

B2B & B2G Program for Canadian Delegates at MSPO 2026 September 8-11, 2026, in Kielce, Poland

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