How the U.S. buys

There are many ways in which the U.S. procures supplies and services. This segment will help you understand what Canadian businesses need to know in order to effectively compete for U.S. business opportunities. Topics covered in this segment include:

Acquisitions, solicitations and contracts

Information about the different methods in which the U.S. handles acquisitions, solicitations and contracts. It is important to be familiar with these procedures so that Canadian businesses can compete for U.S. business in the most effective manner possible.

• Micro-purchases
• Simplified acquisition
• Negotiated procurement
• Sealed bidding
• Advisory multi-step process
• Indefinite delivery contracts
• Unsolicited proposals
• Commercial items
• Non-developmental items