Gas Chromatography System with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) and Autosampler

Trade Agreement: NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 6705 Millcreek Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N5M4 Nature of Requirements:

Gas Chromatography System with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) and Autosampler

K2A15-190383/A Yamamoto, Albert Telephone No. - (604) 562-8773 Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

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 The Department of Environment Canada has a requirement for the supply of quantity of one Gas Chromatography System with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) and Auto-sampler. The GC-FID system is required to support Environment Canada’s mandate to enforce various Federal Fuels Regulations. A GC-FID is a necessary instrument for detecting Ethanol concentrations and other oxygenates in gasoline, gasoline blends and related fuels. The instrument’s principle of operation must adhere to ASTM Method D4815. This is a prescribed method specified in various Regulations in CEPA, such as Oxygenates in Gasoline Regulations and Renewable Fuels Regulations.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of Pacific and Yukon Laboratory for Environmental Testing (PYLET) - Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC), North Vancouver, BC, is proposing to purchase Agilent Technologies Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, the supply, delivery, installation and onsite training of one GC-FID complete with a Sample Changer, software and various consumables.

The Agilent Technologies 7890B GC-FID is the only known system available that meets the following mandatory specifications:

1. Applies Chemstation software platform, which is compatible with our existing Agilent GC units. 2. Uses the same parts, lab supplies and consumables as our current Agilent GC instrumentation. 3. Has the capability of rapid analysis (less than 10 minutes per sample) by employing Microfluidics Dean Switch technology. 4. Includes an auto-injector and an auto-sampler for multi-sample analysis. 5. Offers a 5 year total warranty. 6. Has at least one (multiple local service engineers) local service engineer available for immediate on-site visit within 48 hours, for urgent repairs. This is mandatory, as samples are Regulatory in nature and it is essential to have the system up and running at all times to support our Enforcement group’s requirements.

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 system meets the above noted mandatory specifications.

Applicability of Trade Agreements This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements: o Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) o North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier The goods can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Government Contracts Regulations Exception

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6. (d) ?only one firm is capable of performing the work?. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the Trade Agreements: o Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Article 513, Section 1, b,? if the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute goods or services exist for any of the following reasons: iii) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons? o o North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016, Section 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? Period of the proposed contract or delivery date

The system must be delivered on December 31, 2018. Cost estimate of the proposed contract

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is $$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 x (GST/HST extra). Name and address of the pre-identified supplier Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 6705 Millcreek Drive, Unit 5, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5M4

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.

Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is November 30, 2018.

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Name: Albert Yamamoto Title: Supply Specialist Public Services and Procurement Canada Procurement Branch Vancouver Commercial Acquisitions Address: 219-800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 0B9

Telephone: 604-562-8773 Facsimile: 604-775-7526 E-mail address: albert.yamamoto@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.