The starting point
Remote delivery describes how work can be performed. It does not, by itself, establish whether a business in another country is eligible to bid. Check the solicitation’s supplier conditions, registration requirements, and delivery obligations separately.
Four fields that answer different questions
Country labels help you orient yourself. They should not collapse four separate decisions into a single flag.
| Field | What it tells you | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer country | Where the purchasing organization is based | The named buyer and contracting authority |
| Delivery location | Where the service or result must be provided | On-site work, travel, local support, and handover |
| Remote availability | Whether some or all work can happen remotely | Which activities require attendance or access |
| Bidder eligibility | Which businesses may participate | Supplier restrictions and mandatory conditions |
Build an eligibility question list
Read the actual supplier and contract conditions before deciding a cross-border project fits. Your legal entity, delivery team, and hosting arrangements may need separate checks. If a requirement is unclear, ask the named procurement contact through the permitted channel before the questions deadline.
- What registrations or identifiers are required, and by what stage?
- Does the notice restrict eligible suppliers, ownership, or location?
- Are on-site meetings, language capabilities, or local support specified?
- Are there security, data-location, access, or subcontractor requirements?
- Which currency, tax assumptions, and payment terms apply?
Use current registration guidance
SAM.gov distinguishes obtaining a Unique Entity ID from completing entity registration. A business should follow the registration route appropriate to its intended federal award activity; a number alone is not the same as a completed registration.
CanadaBuys announced a supplier registration change in July 2026, including the retirement of the SRI system. Follow the current official supplier instructions linked below and confirm how they apply to your business. An older checklist may send you to a retired process.
Keep unanswered questions visible
Record an unresolved condition as requiring confirmation, with the clause and question you need answered. Do not mark an opportunity eligible because no restriction appears in a short search result.
Leeds keeps buyer country and source currency visible. An imported notice may not contain delivery or eligibility evidence. Open the source before committing proposal time, and obtain appropriate advice for legal or tax questions specific to your business.
Common questions
Can a Canadian business bid on every US remote contract?
No. Remote work does not establish supplier eligibility. The opportunity’s specific requirements and relevant registration rules must be checked for that business.
Does a Canadian buyer always pay in CAD?
Do not infer currency from the buyer’s country. Use the currency stated in the source pricing instructions; if it is absent, keep it unconfirmed.
Official sources
These sources support the platform and procurement references in this guide. The checklists are Leeds editorial suggestions. The current solicitation and its amendments govern an actual bid.
- SAM.gov: entity registration and Unique Entity ID (opens in a new tab)
- CanadaBuys: supplier registration changes, July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Government of Canada: preparing and submitting a bid (opens in a new tab)
Put your checklist to work.
Explore current source notices and take the next step with the official documents open.