National Equine Fluid Collection Services

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: RACING FORENSICS INC. 3015 Kennedy Road, Unit 2 Toronto Ontario Canada M1V1E7 Nature of Requirements:

ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

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 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Suppliers must first determine and demonstrate how they possess the following capabilities and must provide adequate information in order for Canada to evaluate their claims.

a. Knowledge, equipment and experience to carry out the CPMA regulatory work requirements for the Equine Drug Control Program to a standard that can withstand judicial examination.

b. Extensive understanding of the horse racing industry in Canada.

c. A national network of qualified professionals with equine experience and without conflict of interest in relation to the horse racing industry, capable of providing collection and shipping services in accordance with prescribed standards at racetracks situated across Canada. Hours of work are irregular and locations can be remote.

d. Must have the equipment, methodologies and expertise to maintain a certification in equine forensics.

THE PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT

The period of the proposed contract including potential option years is five (5) years beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2026.

ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT

The estimated cost of the contract is between $5M and $6M, over the five (5) years of the contract.

CANADIAN CONTENT

This requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

NAME OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR

Racing Forensics Inc. Scarborough, ON M1V 1E7

STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services 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 statement of capabilities will be evaluated and the decision to accept them will be at Canada’s discretion.

INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

Suppliers may submit inquiries or a statement of capabilities to

Mark Hall Supply Specialist, PWGSC 613-858-8626 Email: mark.hall@tpsgc-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.