Gas Chromatograph System, Devon, Alberta

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 6705 Millcreek Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N5M4 Nature of Requirements: Gas Chromatograph System, Devon, Alberta

Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a goods, service or construction contract to a pre-identified supplier. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting officer will proceed to a full tendering process.

2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification

The Advanced Analytical Laboratory of CanmetENERGY at the Devon location requires one (1) gas chromatograph sulphur chemiluminescence system. This system will function as an alternative to a previously purchased gas chromatograph system for the routine analysis of hydrocarbons and sulphur containing compounds and light gases in heavy crude samples. Methods developed on our existing instrument will be transferred to the new equipment once they are deemed complete. The system must be an Agilent 7890 gas chromatograph with a sulphur chemiluminescence detector and Deans switch in order to be interchangeable and compatible with previously established methods in the lab.

The contractor must supply a complete gas chromatograph system including all necessary accessories for sample injection and data processing.

A full and complete set of operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals; along with diagnostic protocols and list of spare parts for the entire system must also be included.

The following specifications of the System are critical functionalities required:

· A split/splitless inlet, with the capability to upgrade or change inlets in the future. The inlet is necessary in order to allow rapid heating of injected samples for introduction on to the GC column. · The split/splitless inlet must be suitable for all capillary GC columns, and able to accommodate column inner diameters of 50 - 530 microns (µm). · The split/splitless inlet must be capable of operating in split mode, splitless mode and pressure-pulse splitless mode. · The split/splitless inlet must be capable of operating at temperatures up to 400oC, to ensure full vaporization of crude samples. · The second inlet on the GC must be a Programmed Temperature Vaporization (PTV) inlet, with septum head. · A liquid autosampler, with a minimum 16-vial sample capacity. The autosampler must have the capacity to be upgraded to a higher capacity sample tray in the future. An autosampler is necessary for highly reproducible repeat injections of liquid samples. · The autosampler must have a variable sampling depth of -2 to +30 mm above the default setting. · An oven that is able to achieve temperatures of up to +400oC, and must be fitted with an attachment to cool the oven to below -30oC with liquid nitrogen. Temperatures of up to 400oC are necessary in order to burn the heavy compounds found in crude oil off of the column, and sub-ambient temperatures are needed for the separation of light gases. · The gas chromatograph oven must be capable of oven ramping programs, with at least 20 ramps, and 21 plateaus, in order to optimize separation and elution of injected compounds. · An electronic pneumatic control (EPC) to allow regulation of inlet pressure. · A microfluidics flow switching device (Deans Switch) that allows for the diversion of gas flow from a column to separate outlet points, either columns or detectors. This must be accompanied by a pressure control module or EPC. Device must also be able to operate in a back-flush mode. Switching the gas flow is necessary to isolate certain compounds for analysis, and for using multiple detectors. · The gas chromatograph must come equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID) in addition to the SCD. A second detector is needed in order to necessary in order to detect non-sulphur containing compounds. The FID must be compatible with capillary column use. · The gas chromatograph must be capable of running in constant pressure/flow mode, as well as programmable pressure/flow mode. The capability to use different flow and pressure profiles is an important optimization parameter in the development of methods. · An Ethernet interface for data acquisition and computer control. · All hardware must be manufactured and supported by a single vendor. This is necessary to ensure consistent warranty service and troubleshooting throughout the lifetime of the equipment.

3. Trade Agreements

? Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) "...where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;"

? Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) "...where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists;"

4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is capable of performing the contract.

5. Total Estimated Value CAD $126,000.00

6. Proposed Contractor

Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 6705 Millcreek Unit 5 Mississauga, Ontario L5N5M4 Canada

7. Departmental Contact Person

Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of capabilities to:

Name: Alex Tikhonovitch Position: Supply Specialist Tel: (780) 497-3541 Fax: (780) 497-3510 E-mail: alex.tikhonovitch@pwgsc.gc.ca

8. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.