My Account

Log off: To end your session with RFPSource. Located on the top black menu bar.

Update Company Profile: Changes to the company registration profile. For example - change of Data Provider*, company address, addition of products and/or services, etc. Updates to company profile can only be accessed with Data Provider login.

Business Opportunities

Match Profile: This is one of the main features of RFPSource. Constructing business opportunity Match Profiles based on those needs and wants alleviates time-consuming searches, and unwanted results
RFPSource enables clients to customize their profile by selecting:

1. Any or all of the available feeds
2. Choosing from an array of UNSPSC categories / sectors that define your company's mandate
3. Searching with keywords
4. Creating multiple Profiles for different business lines, divisions, etc.

New Matches: New matches consist of business opportunities the system has matched with the customized profile the client has tailor under the Match Profile.

When you view an opportunity, you will also have a chance to search for a partner for that specific opportunity by selecting the Partner link at the top of the opportunity. This will use the UNSPSC codes associated with that opportunity to find you potential partners from within the RFPSource database.

Matches Currently Open: RFPSource sends out notifications for open business opportunity matches and a reminder notice 7 days prior to the opportunity closing. Matches Currently Open is just that, business opportunities that are open and available to be pursued.

Closing Matches: These are business opportunities that will be closing, and need to be acted upon ASAP if the client is still interested in pursuing. The RFPSource email notification system will send out a reminder email for any previously matched opportunity that is closing in 7 days.

Leads Manager: This acts as an electronic filing cabinet for those business opportunities the client is interested in pursuing. When a client views the various business opportunities' synopsis (outline of the business opportunity), there is a red button at the top of the page called " save to leads manager". By clicking this button, the client can select which opportunity they would like to file away for future access.

Opportunity Sources
Current feeds available:

1. Canadian Bids (CB)
   Public sector opportunities sourced from the Canadian federal government, as well as numerous provincial procurement agencies.
2. Nova Scotia Provincial Tender Notices (NS)
3. New Brunswick Provincial Tender Notices (NB)
4. Trade Opportunity Program (TOP)
   A multi-sector collection of procurement opportunities assembles daily by the Government of the United States (US) from foreign sources and published as a sub-set of Statistics USA.
5. Agriculture Opportunities (AGRI)
   A collection of procurement opportunities relating to the agriculture sector, assembled by the US Department of Agriculture.
6. Tenders Electronic Daily (TED)
   The European Union's tender feed.
7. Business to Business (B2B)
   A group of procurement opportunities posted by RFPSource members, which reproduced in the language of publication.
8. United States Government (USG)
   Lists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information in the United States.

Search for Opportunities: Clients can perform a basic or advanced search. Basic searches can be performed with keywords or reference numbers. The advanced search has many different fields to search within, including sector: category, status, title, type, etc.

Post Opportunities: This desirable feature allows the RFPSource client to advertise their needs for products and services or simply advertise what their company offers. These postings can be viewed within the Business-to-Business feed (B2B).

What will it do for me?
The posting of opportunities feature, which enables registrants to post opportunities for other registrants who are potential suppliers of goods and services, creates a Canadian business to business feed on RFPSource. For the posting firms, it will help in their search for goods and services from Canadian sellers. For the suppliers, it will identify a potential Canadian client ready to buy their goods and services. The posted opportunities are forwarded to all RFPSource registrants, as well as to members of other Internet contract opportunity networks, within 24 hours.

View My Posts: When posting opportunities within the B2B feed, clients can delete or modify their postings here.

Browse Opportunities: This feature is located in two different areas on the site, on the red left hand menu and at the top on the black menu bar. It can be accessed without entering a username and password, however; if the user wants to read the business opportunity synopsis, they must be logged in. The user or client can select any of our offered feeds and view the titles of all related business opportunity. As mentioned before, to view the synopsis, you must be logged in with a valid username and password.

Partnering

RFPSource will help you search for a business partner
Partnering makes it possible for you to work together with other companies, compete and win more contracts, increase profits and expand business. Cooperative partnership agreements are the most common type of business partnerships. They can help a business extend their skills inventory, marketing reach, distribution networks, financial resources and R&D capabilities

When you view an opportunity, you will also have a chance to search for a partner for that specific opportunity by selecting the Partner link at the top of the opportunity. This will use the UNSPSC codes associated with that opportunity to find you potential partners from within the RFPSource database.

Virtual Trade Show

The Virtual Trade Show (VTS) makes it possible for RFPSource registrants to set up a VTS booth thus creating a constant online presence. Through the VTS, companies can showcase their products and services to a global audience. Company profile, logo and marketing materials are pre-populated from RFPSource registration. The option exists to add multi-media materials, such as PowerPoint or Flash. Companies can participate also in industry specific (sectoral) trade shows.

Search Tradeshow: This feature allows the client to search within the entire Virtual Trade Show with a company name or keyword.

Create/Edit Booth: This enables the Data Provider* to set up a booth for their company. The VTS is a complimentary service for all Canadian clients to showcase their company's products and services online, a similar concept as a web page. Companies can include: Company logo, Products, Services, About Us, Publications, Contact Us, and Multimedia sections. There are a variety of booth designs and colours to select from.

Each user is admitted to the General RFPSource Exhibition and can apply for additional sector specific exhibits.

Special Events: These are organized in conjunction with tradeshows, conferences, AGM, etc. and are normally initiated by government officials. Clients can view schedules, press releases, and other informative sections applicable to different events.

Business Services

Please note: This section contains some services available from the private sector and therefore there may be costs involved.

Domain Names: This feature allows the client to register and buy a personalized web site address.

Finance: There are three features available -
EXPORTCheck (EDC): Order an online report to promptly determine your foreign buyer's credit profile before you close the deal.
EXPORTProtect (EDC): Protect your single export transaction for up to 90% of your losses if a buyer doesn't pay.
Credit Check Partners (Equifax): To access commercial credit information over the Internet.

Learning & Training:
Vubiz - Vubiz online learning gives you expert information to boost your business and punch your profits ahead of the competition.
Student Connections - An Industry Canada initiative under the federal government's Youth Employment Strategy, this program allows businesses to benefit from the expertise and assistance of bright young future business leaders while also providing them with valuable work experience.
Ebiz Enable - consolidates the information you need to make key e-business decisions.

Provincial Programs: Informative links to other Provincial initiatives across Canada.

Additional Resources: Various web site links categorized under three headings: E-Commerce &Trade, Business, and Export & Trade.

News & Finance

Sectoral: Select, from the drop down menu, your sector of interest and read about the latest newsworthy item.

Top Stories: Keep up to date with headlines from around the world and your company's sector.

Financial: The latest financial news

Our Partners

RFPSource is constantly working with a large number of stakeholders.

Broadband Marketplace

RFP template: Request for Proposal (RFP), in this instance, refers to a standard tool used to purchase services. It is a formal request for proposals from vendors and it may form part of the final contract once negotiations between the community and the vendor are completed. This section outlines the purpose of the RFP and details the steps to follow in creating a RFP for this project. This feature is only accessible to those who are registered in RFPSource as a community, and have a username and password associated to a community.

Create/Amend RFP: This feature is only accessible to those who are registered in RFPSource as a community, and have a username and password associated to a community. After reading the section under ' RFP template', a community can begin to create their personal RFP here. After the RFP has been posted, communities can make changes / amendments.

Browse RFP: A complete listing of all Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the BRAND initiative.

Post a Company Description: This feature allows for a centralized listing of Consultants, Service and Equipment Providers interested in participating in the Broadband for Rural and Northern Development pilot project (BRAND) initiative. Interested parties must complete a short registration form outlining their capabilities.

Search a Company Description: A complete listing of all companies who have registered their capabilities for the Broadband for Rural and Northern Development pilot project (BRAND) initiative. Clients can search by specific services, equipment, region, etc.

About Us

What is RFPSource?: In this section, learn more about why RFPSource was created, and who's behind the RFPSource initiative.

Support

RFPSource Guide: A complete explanation of all the features and functions on the RFPSource red left hand menu bar.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions on RFPSource.

Glossary: A comprehensive listing of definitions for terminology found on the RFPSource web site.

Site Map: A map of all the many pages on the RFPSource web site.

Contact Us: A listing of contact information for: RFPSource, our partner - Canadian Commercial Corporation, hours for the toll free line, and misplaced username and passwords.

Help: RFPSource provides a range of support services to help our clients get started and allow clients to make full use of this exciting new business tool. Support messages will receive responses within 48 hours. RFPSource provides a comprehensive technical resource for information on our products as well as tips on maximizing the potential of RFPSource as a virtual market space and contract opportunities link.

Business Gateway

BusinessGateway.ca provides a single access point to all the government services and information needed to start, run and grow a business.

Canada International

Clients will find the best links to government services, information and resources, for citizens of other countries.

U.S. Procurement Forecasts

Tips for Canadians interested in selling to US government; search by USA agencies.