Federal Procurement Archives - WeBC https://we-bc.ca/resource_tags/federal-procurement/ Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in BC Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:09:06 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 Ready, Set, Bid! Navigating Government Procurement: Understand Government Requests and Getting Registered https://we-bc.ca/online_resources/ready-set-bid-navigating-government-procurement-understand-government-requests-and-getting-registered/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:08:51 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=online_resources&p=92407 In this session, we’ll break down the different ways the government asks businesses for goods and services, using simple explanations for terms like RFP (Request for Proposal), RFSO (Request for […]

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]]> In this session, we’ll break down the different ways the government asks businesses for goods and services, using simple explanations for terms like RFP (Request for Proposal), RFSO (Request for Standing Offer), and RFSA (Request for Supply Arrangement). If your business offers something the government always needs (a “mandatory commodity”), we’ll show you how to find those opportunities.

We will also guide you through how to register in SAP Ariba, the online system the government uses to work with suppliers. Registration is essential because without it you may not be able to see or apply for certain opportunities. Many businesses miss out simply because they are not registered, so we will ensure you understand exactly how to get set up.

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