Metek Micro Rain Radar

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: ATS Technology Systems Inc Suite 111 - 35 Auriga Drive Ottawa Ontario Canada K2E8B7 Nature of Requirements: Requisition no. KM175-131009 Contracting Officer: Ambreen Dhillon Telephone Number : 905-615-2466 Facsimile Number: 905-615-2060

Metek Micro Rain Radar It is proposed to issue a Contract to ATS Technology Systems Inc to provide two Vertical Pointing Complete Micro Rain Radar- MRR-2. to Environment Canada, for delivery in Toronto, Ontario. Measurement Canada's has a requirement for an Micro Rain Radar. The Radar is a vertically pointing radar uniquely built and configured for making detailed precipitation measurements, measuring reflectivity and Doppler spectrum at the appropriate frequency and sensitivity. It meets the operating requirements, which include frequency compatibility in performance as signal processing, ta quality and formats are fixed by other sensors. Furthermore, the 24 Ghz frequency of the Radar is optimal for precipitation studies. Currently, the Meter Radar is the only instrument with a 24Ghz frequency. ATS Technology Systems Inc., is the only authorized distributor of of the Metek Micro Rain Radar in Canada. The reason for the sole sourcing is defined in the Government Contract Regulations section 6 (d) - "Only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract" which is met in this case due to the exclusive distribution rights associated with the Metek Micro Rain Radar. Sole sourcing is defined under NAFTA, Article 1016, 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. Furthermore, under the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT): Article 506.12 (a) to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licenses, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative.

Delivery Date: 30/08/2013

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