Worldwide Consultancy Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Release of RFP: July 1st, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions: July 13th, 2026
Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions: July 20th, 2026
Submission of Proposals: August 3rd, 2026
Anticipated Contract Start Date: October 1st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Empire State Development
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Albany, New York seeks a contractor to provide global consultancy services designed to enhance New York State industries' access to suitable distribution channels worldwide. The contractor will be responsible for identifying and maintaining records of qualified agents, brokers, wholesalers, dealers, distributors, retailers, and export management companies in the designated trade area. Additionally, the contractor will identify optimal distribution channels for specific client products upon request and facilitate client relationships with agents, distributors, and representatives, including providing language assistance and guidance on foreign business protocols, payment methods, and regulatory requirements.
The role also entails supporting New York exporters traveling abroad by assisting with trade implementation, as well as sustaining and expanding the state's markets in key regions while ensuring new industry sectors and markets are prioritized. The contractor will aid in planning and executing trade missions, oversee reporting of work status and outcomes, and will be responsible for identifying qualified firms and investment opportunities for attracting inward investments. The contract period is set for one year.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 13, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Empire State Development. The work is located in Canada; China; South Korea.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced in international business consultancy and trade facilitation
- Proven expertise in market entry and distribution channel analysis
- Capabilities in foreign business protocol and multi-lingual support
- Track record supporting government or public sector clients
- Ability to identify and qualify investment opportunities globally
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