Alternator

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: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: CUMMINS EST DU CANADA SEC 7175 PACIFIC CIRCLE MISSISSAUGA Ontario Canada L5T2A8 Nature of Requirements: Alternator

01686-150055/A

1. Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 2. Definition of the Requirement The Department of Agriculture & Agri- Food Canada (AAFC) - Harrow, ON requires the supply, delivery, labor and installation of (1) Cummins - Onan 800 KW Alternator. This requirement is to replace the alternator of its current Emergency Generator that failed due to an ARC flash. The requirement includes:

a) The complete removal of the alternator and all damaged parts; b) The repair or replacement of associated control panels and harness as required. c) The replacement of related components and parts that cannot be re-used; d) The testing and re-commissioning of the unit; and e) Warranty documentation.

The Emergency Generator is used for backup power supply for AAFC's Research facility, power plant and greenhouse operations.

3. The Minimum Essential Requirements

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it can supply and install the appropriate alternator and associated control panels, harness and parts to meet the following specifications:

Ø Cummins Diesel Power Generator originally purchased in 2002 Make: ONAN Model: GEN SET Unit No.: 800DFHB Engine Serial #: 37203028;

Ø All components, modules, assemblies and miscellaneous hardware for this project must be new (OEM) original equipment manufacturers parts, used materials will not be acceptable. Ø The Contractor must provide all travel, replacement components, rental equipment, programming, testing and commissioning services and warranty documentation. Ø All technicians, mechanics and software engineers must have Cummins ONAN factory training for this type of diesel generator set and associated control and monitoring system. Ø The Contractor must perform all work in a timely fashion, a project schedule will be provided to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada outlining project startup through commissioning. Ø The Contractor must ensure that after the 800 Kilowatt alternator has been replaced, tested and commissioned the complete system including the 300 Kilowatt Cummins diesel generator set will be tested on line with the 800 kilowatt Cummins diesel generator set. The Contractor must complete a full two (2) hour load bank test with both diesel generator sets on line, upon successful completion provide certificates for both units to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Ø All software must also be compatible with the existing on site monitoring and control system. The existing configuration allows for remote access by Cummins Eastern Canada.

Ø The goods must be delivered FOB destination, Harrow, Ontario, Canada.

4. 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) 5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier It is intended to sole source this requirement to Cummins Eastern Canada LP, the only known source on the market who can meet the minimum specifications. 6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) only one person or firm is capable of performing the work. 7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified: - AIT), Article 506.12 (b) 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.

-NAFTA, Article 1016.2 b): 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. 8. Delivery Date The system must be delivered and installed as soon as possible, but no later than 30 September 2014. 9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier Cummins Easter Canada LP PO Box 9595 STN A, Toronto, ON, M5W 2K3

10. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN 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. 11. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is: 10th September 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST. 12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Vashti Ramnarine Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch - Ontario 33 City Centre Dr., Ste. 480C , Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N5 Telephone: 905-615-2419 Facsimile: 905-615-2060 E-mail address: vashti.ramnarine@pwgsc.gc.ca

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.