CanadaBuys #26-298020

Canadian Technical Assistance Deployment for International Development (CTAP-EDM)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) are seeking a Canadian service provider for the Canada Technical Assistance Partnership – Expert Deployment Mechanism (CTAP-EDM). - Scope of Work: - Deploy approximately 100 Canadian technical experts to ODA-eligible countries for short-term assistance initiatives - Provide project management, coordination, monitoring, and reporting for each deployment - Develop and implement public engagement and communications activities in Canada - Services Requested: - Technical assistance and capacity-building for national government entities abroad - End-to-end project management for expert mobilization and deployment - Public engagement to raise awareness of international development priorities - Notable Requirements: - Gender-responsive programming and risk management in fragile contexts - Compliance with IT security requirements for handling PROTECTED B information - Alignment with Canada’s foreign policy, trade, and international assistance priorities - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; the focus is on expert services and capacity-building - Contract is open and competitive, with selection based on technical merit and price - Place of performance includes both international locations and Canada, with the contracting office at GAC in Gatineau, Quebec

Description

The solicitation is for the Canada Technical Assistance Partnership – Expert Deployment Mechanism (CTAP-EDM), which aims to deploy short-term, strategic Canadian technical assistance to address public sector challenges and institutional capacity gaps in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). The program connects Canadian experts from government, private sector, academia, and civil society with international counterparts to strengthen bilateral relationships and support sustainable development in partner countries. Assistance duration ranges from approximately 3 weeks to 1 year and may involve experts traveling abroad or hosting officials in Canada. The contract duration is estimated at 24 months starting from September 7, 2026.

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