2026-2028 South Korea Healthcare Export Training and Trade Mission RFP

The State of California, through GO-Biz, is procuring international consulting services via this Request for Proposal (RFP) to support a comprehensive healthcare export training program and follow-up trade mission focused on the South Korean market. The successful consultant must maintain an office or have representatives based in South Korea to execute the program between May 2026 and May 2028. The primary deliverables include developing and implementing an export training program designed to recruit and prepare 15 California small business exporters in the healthcare sector for South Korean market entry, followed by an in-person trade mission to South Korea targeting participation from 6 California healthcare sector small businesses. Key objectives encompass market intelligence gathering, business readiness training, trade mission logistics, and facilitation of business-to-business connections in South Korea. Required qualifications include demonstrated expertise in international trade consulting, established South Korea market knowledge and contacts, proven experience executing healthcare sector trade missions, and the capacity to recruit and support small business participants. The RFP was posted on March 23, 2026, with a deadline for proposal submission on May 8, 2026.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are identified in the provided materials. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; interested parties should consult the complete RFP solicitation for pricing information, compensation structure, and any budget parameters that may guide proposal development.