Seed Lot

Trade Agreement: LCSA/AIT Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Tolko Industries Ltd. 3000 28th Street Vernon British Columbia Canada V1T6M1 Nature of Requirements: Seed Lot

A2924-120001/A Armstrong, Wendy Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has a requirement for the provision of tree seed for the reforestation of the Chilcotin Military Training Area project. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government's intention to award a contract to Tolko Industries, Williams Lake BC. Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier.

Objective The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has a requirement for approx. 6,744 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth interior Lodgepole pine seed; 6.5 kilograms of (B+) class genetic worth seed; 10 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Interior Douglas fir; and 6.0 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Ponderosa pine seed as a pre-requirement for fall 2012 sowing requests for reforestation activities in the CMTA commencing in spring 2014.

Requirement Background The seed noted above must be currently registered with the BC Ministry of Forests and Range Tree Improvement Branch.

The tree seed noted above must fit in a seed planning zone consistent with the Province of BC Seed Planning and Registry System (SPAR) at a Longitude of 122 degrees, 26 minutes and Latitude of 52 degrees and 2 minutes and between an elevation range of 925 metres to 1040 metres above sea level.

All seed must be directly transferable for use in the IDF biogeodimatic zone, dk subvariant and 3 variant as well as the Big Bar (BB) Seed Planning Zone.

The delivery is required by July 15, 2012.

The estimated value of the contract, including the option period, is $54,138.00 (GST extra).

Technical Specifications (B) class Lodgepole pine seed must have a germination / root factor of 86% at minimum (B+) class Lodgepole pine seed must have a germination / root factor of 94% at minimum (B) class Douglas fir pine seed must have a germination / root factor of 54% at minimum (B) class Ponderosa pine seed must have a germination / root factor of 95% at minimum

The 6,744 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth interior Lodgepole pine seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 906,000 million seedlings

The 6.5 kilograms of (B+) class genetic worth seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 1,092,000 seedlings.

The 10 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Interior Douglas fir seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 200,000 seedlings

The 6.0 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Ponderosa pine seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 50,000 seedlings.

Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of capabilities, in writing, to the Contracting Authority 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.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to

Wendy Armstrong , Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada 12th Floor - 800 Burrard St. Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2V8 Tel: (604) 775-7691 Fax: (604) 775-7526 E-Mail: wendy.armstrong@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.