EKKI WOOD

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: ALLAN HAAN PO Box 309 Manotick Ontario Canada K4M1A4 Nature of Requirements: EKKI WOOD

EZ108-151581/A Fletcher, Erin Telephone No. - (250) 363-3612 Fax No. - (250) 363-0395

Line1, GSIN:N5510DA, Ekki Wood, Ekki Wood for keel blocks at the Esquimalt Graving Dock.,

Advance 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.

Definition of the Requirement

Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for the supply of sawn Ekki timber in accordance with Dutch Standard KVH 1970, NEN 3180. The following quantities and specifications are required:

80 pieces @ 3" x 12" x 52" delivered as 7.62 cm x 30.48 cm x 1.32 metres 80 pieces @ 4" x 12" x 52" delivered as 10.16 cm x 30.48 cm x 1.32 metres 120 pieces @ 6" x 12" x 52" delivered as 15.24 cm x 30.48 cm x 1.32 metres 80 pieces @ 4" x 6" x 52" delivered as 10.16 cm x 15.24 cm x 1.32 metres

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its product meets the following requirements:

All timbers must be "Stichting Keuringsbureau Hout" (SKH) marked; Use only new material except where specified otherwise; All pieces must be clear, defect free, no centre of heart and no sapwood; all surfaces must be sound, clear and clean; All ends must be waxed; All wood must be trimmed to exact length. Tolerances on thickness and width, +/- 2 mm; Pieces must be in bundles fitted with runners to facilitate lifting with a forklift.

Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement The procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

Tropical Marine Timbers has been identified as the only supplier able to supply quantities of Ekki Wood as per the required specifications, specifically the length and thickness of the timbers required in accordance with Dutch Standard KVH 1970, NEN 3180.

Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception to the Government Contract Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - only one person is capable of performing the work.

Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (b) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2 (b)

Delivery Date

The Ekki Wood must be delivered on or before March 31, 2015.

Cost estimate of the proposed contract

The estimated value of the contract is $43,028.40 (GST excluded).

10. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

Tropical Marine Timbers Co. Ltd. (TMT) PO Box 700, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A6

Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods 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.

Closing date for submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is ________________.

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to

Erin Fletcher Supply Officer 401 - 1230 Government Street, Victoria BC Telephone: (250) 363-3612 Facsimile: (250) 353-0395 E-mail address: erin.fletcher@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

In the event that you are unable to contact the above noted Authority, please contact: PAC.VICCA@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.