Fibre Optical Rotary Joints & Software License

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/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: Interchangeable Parts Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Vaisala Inc 10D Gill St. Woburn Massachusetts United States 01801 Nature of Requirements: Fibre Optical Rotary Joints & Software License

1. 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.

2. Definition of the requirement

Environment Canada, Science and Technology Branch, Cloud Physics & Severe Weather Resarch Section located at King City, Ontario, requires the provision of two (2) Fiber Optical Rotary Joints and one (1) IRIS Hydroclass Software License Upgrade for Vaisala RVP9 AMR Box. King City radar currently uses commercial wireless routers to transfer raw data from the radar antenna, however, such method is susceptible to interference and has limited bandwidth. These products will be installed at the King City Radar in order to allow transfer of raw (I&Q) data from the radar antenna through fiber optical cable.

3. 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/equipment meets the following requirements:

1. The proposed Fiber Optical Rotary Joint must be a commercially-of-the-shelf product that does not require re-engineering or development that is currently available on the market.

2. The proposed Fiber Optical Rotary Joint must be compatible with following specification:

2.1 Channel 1 (Radio Frequency Characteristic): Interface Type: UG-406 B/U with thread 10-32 UNF Interface orientation: Style L Frequency range: 5.4 5.8 GHz Peak Power: 350 kW @ Absolute pressure 1 bar Average Power: 350W VSWR: max 1.15 Insertion Loss: max 0.15 dB Insertion Loss variation over rotation: max 0.05 dB Phase variation over rotation: max 2 deg

2.2 Channel 2 (Fiber Optics Characteristic): Interface Type: Industrial duplex LC, IP67 with protective cap Conec P/N 17-300200, cable diameter 4.5-8 mm or Conec P/N 17-300030 and P/N 17-300050 (cap)

Fiber Type: E9/125 single mode Cable Type: Outdoor OFNR type Wavelength: Dual band 1310/1550 nm Return Loss: min 40 dB Insertion Loss: max 3.5 dB Insertion Loss variation over rotation: max 0.5 dB

2.3 Mechanical: Differential operating pressure: Max 0.1 MPa (1 bar) Nominal 0.035-0.07 MPa (0.35-0.7 bar) Absolute operating pressure: Min 1 x 10E5 Pa (1 bar) Leakage rate: Max 5 cm3 /min per 10 x 10E6

revolutions @ differential operating pressure, max

Life: Min 50 x 10E6 revolutions

Torque (room Temperature): Max 2.5Nm @ startup; Max 2.5 Nm @ rotation

Interface loads: Max +/- 100 N in axial direction; Max +/- 30 N in radial direction

2.4 Environment: Ambient Temperature range: -40 0C to +55 0C Relative humidity: Max 95% (non-condensing) IP protection level: IP65

2.5 Mechanical: Overall Length: Max 300mm Rotating Part Length: 80 mm

4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s)

- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5.Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

Vaisala Inc. is the only known company that will be able to provide a commercially-off-the-shelf fiber optical rotary joint that is compatible with existing mechanical mount at the King radar antenna pedestal and supports error free gigabit Ethernet communication between signal processor and RVP Radar computer. On site testing and evaluations validated smooth integration with uninterrupted and error free data transfer through fiber optic rotary joint. Fiber optic rotary joint is essential to weather radar equipment that allows high rate data transfer necessary for research and implementation of dual polarized weather radar algorithms.

Vaisala Inc. is the manufacturer and the only known distributor of IRIS Hydroclass Software License Upgrade for Vaisala RVP9 AMR Box. IRIS Hydroclass software license will allow existing equipment to generate different types of product in real time at King Radar as well in post processing using historical data from any radar in the Environment Canada Weather radar network. Vaisala Inc. is the only known distributor for IRIS Hydroclass Software license.

6.Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

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

7.Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreements specified:

-Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Article 506.12 (a) "a.to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative"; and Article 506.12 (b) "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".

-World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) Article XV.1 (b) "when, for works of art or for reasons connected with protection of exclusive rights, such as patents or copyrights, or in the absence of competition for technical reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists"; and XV.1 (d)"for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as parts replacement for existing supplies, or installations, or as the extension of existing supplies, services, or installations where a change of supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting requirements of interchangeability with already existing equipment or services".

-North American Free Trade Agreement (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"; and 1016.2 (d) "for additional deliveries by the original supplier that are intended either as replacement parts or continuing services for existing supplies, services or installations, or as the extension of existing supplies, services or installations, where a change of supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting requirements of interchangeability with already existing equipment or services, including software to the extent that the initial procurement of the software was covered by this Chapter."

8. Delivery date

The system must be delivered on or before March 31, 2014.

9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

Vaisala Inc. 194 South Taylor Avenue, Louisville, Colorado, USA 80027

10. 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.

11.Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is October 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

12.Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Peggy Juan, Supply Team Leader 33 City Centre Drive, Suite 480C, Mississauga, Ontario L5B2N5 Telephone: (905) 615-2467 Facsimile: (905) 615-2060 E-mail: peggy.juan@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.