Servohydraulic Testing System

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: MTS System Corporation 4401 138th SE Bellevue Washington United States 98006 Nature of Requirements: Servohydraulic Testing System

31019-141287/A Armstrong, Wendy Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

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Definition of the requirement The National Research Council has a requirement for Environmental Simulation: Furnaces, Chambers, Baths to be delivered to Vancouver, B.C. Delivery by December 19, 2014. Value: up to $40K

Reason for Single Tendering: A tender was awarded to MTS System Corporation in February, 2014 for a Mechanical Testing System. Only MTS System Corporation, the original Manufacturer of the Mechanical Testing Frame is capable of meeting the requirements as the component required is an accessary to the existing system. There will be issues associated with installation, functionality, and compatibility, should any other components from other suppliers be used.

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it can meet the certification and is authorized by Transport Canada to certify the aircraft.

Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s) Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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