INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRADE INFORMTAION SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

Scope Summary

The CBSA is seeking input from industry on the following: Specific products offered as an online subscription service that provides access to tools that support the international commercial trade environment (i.e. databases and tools that simplify trade compliance, duty calculations, and tax obligations) with specific access required to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System (HS) Explanatory Notes and Compendium of Classification Opinions (official, non-legally binding administrative tools used to interpret and apply the international HS nomenclature). The CBSA intends to use input to help determine the “way forward” as to whether and how this service should be acquired, delivered, and managed and if so, to solidify its procurement approach. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to develop a better understanding of the capabilities and maturity of industry with respect to the ability of the private sector to provide goods and/or services to the CBSA.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-20.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Architecture & Security Mandatory
  Document system architecture, data residency/privacy controls, implementation milestones, and post-launch SLA support.
  Suggested Evidence: Architecture Overview, Security Controls & SLA Matrix
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions