Nitrogen Analyzer

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Nitrogen Analyzer

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph Food Research Centre, Guelph, Ontario has a requirement for the supply, delivery, and on-site installation of one (1) new and unused automated nitrogen analyzer for determining the protein content of samples based on the DUMAS combustion method of analysis, to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph Food Research Centre, located in Guelph, Ontario. The requirement also includes on-site training at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, Ontario.

The Nitrogen Analyzer must have the following minimum specifications and features:

Must conform to Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) International standards for nitrogen analysis using the DUMAS combustion method; Must measure nitrogen in samples 30 mg to 500 mg in size, and down to 0.04 mg nitrogen; Must have an autosampler that is suitable for unattended operation; Must be self-contained (no fume hood required); and Physical size must be equal to or less than 77 cm length, 71 cm high and 76 cm depth (not including gas cylinders, computer and monitor)

Complete mandatory specifications are listed at Annex A of the Request for Proposal.

Delivery, installation and training must be completed before March 28, 2014.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.