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Business Development Consultant to Support Defence and Security Equipment International Germany
PROPOSALS DUE
September 29, 2026, 5:00 pm PDT
5 days left
WHAT THEY WANT
The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, through its International Affairs and Trade division, is seeking a business development consultant to provide business-to-business matchmaking and market entry support for up to six California exporters joining the state's delegation to Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Germany 2027. The participating companies make products or provide services aligned with the defense and security categories featured at the event, and the Office wants a contractor with the expertise, capacity and European market experience to turn their participation into qualified business meetings and leads.
DOCUMENT SET
8 documents
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Request for Proposals — full solicitation.pdf · 1.2MB
Addendum 1 — questions and answers.pdf · 210KB
Attachment A — scope of work and deliverables.pdf · 480KB
Attachment B — cost proposal form.xlsx · 64KB
Sample agreement and insurance requirements.pdf · 560KB
Pre-proposal meeting — sign-in sheet and slides.pdf · 1.8MB
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ABOUT THIS RFP
RFP number
40460
Budget
$5,000 per company suggested, not to exceed $7,000 per company (up to six companies)
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State
State
California
HOW TO SUBMIT
Submit electronically by email to international@gobiz.ca.gov with the subject line "Business Development Consultant to Support DSEI Germany: Offer Submission - [Proposer Name]"; a secure file-sharing link may be used if files exceed email limits. No mailed or hard-copy offers are accepted. The offer may not exceed 25 pages and must include the cover letter, key personnel table with hourly rates and hours, resumes, technical proposal, cost proposal, references, required vendor forms and a GenAI disclosure; proposers outside the United States must acknowledge the check-only payment terms.
NAICS CODES & TAGS
541613
541611
Community and Business Growth Strategy
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