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Create free accountTrade 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: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Vendor Name and Address: Microwave Telemetry Inc. 8835 COLUMBIA 100 PKWY SUITES K & L COLUMBIA Maryland United States 21045 Nature of Requirements: Platform Transmitter Terminals
1. Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department 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 goods, 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.
2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification
Environment Canada regularly deploys Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTTs) on several shorebird species in order to track flight patterns, nesting and other environmental indicators of shorebirds. Due to the small size and weight of the birds, the PTTs must be small and lightweight enough not to hamper the bird's normal routines.
Specifications for Platform Transmitter Terminals
Each PTT must meet or exceed the following specifications: Be less than 5.00 grams in total weight (including all parts such as power/battery components and antennae) Height (profile) of unit (excluding antennae) while mounted on bird's back must not exceed 7.5mm (0.30") Width of unit must not exceed 14mm (0.55") Length of unit must not exceed 24 mm (0.95") Be externally mounted (no implanting acceptable) Have attachment locations for Teflon ribbon (for mounting onto birds in 'back pack' style) Have a built in or permanently attached antennae that must be: Flexible enough to withstand breakage in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, cold and during bird mating) no longer than 213mm (8.5") in addition to the unit length Be entirely rust-proof Withstand extended and prolonged exposure to water, including salt water Be able to communicate to satellites to upload data via Argos system, communications must include at minimum with every transmission: geographical location, temperature, and battery voltage Have a transmission interval of less than 120 seconds Operate in temperatures as high as +40 degrees Celsius and as low as -3 degrees Celsius Have a mechanism for testing each specific unit before deployment on a bird Be able to be turned on and off manually Be capable of running for multiple consecutive years without re-handling the bird (i.e. battery replacement on a regular schedule is not acceptable) Be able to withstand power failures and restart automatically when power source regained
Proof of unit testing or deployment on a shorebird species, specifically sandpipers or plovers will be required in the statement of capabilities. Acceptable proof will include published studies or through references (name/contact information must be supplied).
3. Trade Agreements
Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) "...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;"
Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) "...where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists;"
4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is capable of performing the contract.
5. Total Estimated Value USD $32,500.00
6. Proposed Contractor Microwave Telemetry, Inc. 8835 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suites K & L Columbia, MD 21045 USA
7. Departmental Contact Person
Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of capabilities to:
Name: Ian Taylor Position: Supply Specialist Tel: (780) 497-3621 Fax: (780) 497-3510 E-mail: Ian.Taylor@pwgsc.gc.ca
8. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the 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. Proof of unit testing or deployment on a shorebird species, specifically sandpipers or plovers will be required in the statement of capabilities. Acceptable proof will include published studies or through references (name/contact information must be supplied).
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.
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.
Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user
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