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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: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Systemes Tecscan 75, boul. de Mortagne Bureau 122 Boucherville Quebec Canada J4B6Y4 Nature of Requirements: W0117-141161/A Contracting Authority: Perkins, Bill Telephone No. - (204) 983-0275 Fax No. - (204) 983-7796
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 Requirements
The Department of National Defence (DND), 435 Squadron requires the supply and delivery of one (1) new TecScan (or equivalent) Two Axis Semi-Automated Ultrasonic Testing Immersion Tank. Delivery is to DND Winnipeg, Manitoba on or before March 31, 2015.
3. Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements.
a. The unit must be fully compatible with existing TecScan NDT inspection equipment and software.
b. The unit must be a Sealed and Clear Acrylic Tank with dimensions 36"W x 24"H x 18"D.
c. The unit must have Aluminum Profile Support Structure
d. The unit must have wheeled/casters for ease of mobility when filled with water
e. The unit must have ball screw driven actuator with servo motor for X and Y axis
f. The unit must be manual position capability with course and fine adjustments for Z axis.
g. The unit must have stainless steel UHF search tube.
h. The unit must be equipped with all required mechanical stoppers.
i. The unit must have electronic enclosure mounted on tank support structure.
j. The unit must have electronic servo motor with push button switches for manipulation of X and Y axis.
k. The unit must have independent velocity controls.
l. The unit must have end of travel limit switches.
m. The unit must have physical measurement indicators for all three (3) stages.
n. The unit must have system operations and maintenance manuals.
o. The unit must have a one (1) year warranty against manufacturing defects.
p. The unit must have on line and on call technical support for hardware and software. 4. This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
- Agreement on Internal trade (AIT)
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
Currently, Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS) Trenton has the TecScan Immersion tank that is used by all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technicians when they go to Trenton for their NDT 1 course and then again when they return to do their Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) practical exam. This purchase is to have all units with the same one to create universality between units so that technicians are familiar with the immersion tank prior to attempting the CGSB exam.
6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)
The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) -: Government Contract Regulations, Part 1, Section 6(d) only one supplier (person or firm) is capable of performing the contract.
7. 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); 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.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016: Limited Tendering Procedures; (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;
8. The equipment and deliverables must be delivered on or before March 31, 2015.
9. The estimated value of the contract, is $35,000.00 (GST/HST included).
TecScan Systems Inc. 75, boul. de Mortagne # 122 Boucherville, Quebec Canada J4B 6Y4
11. 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.
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is: October 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
12. Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Bill Perkins Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Suite 100-167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6
Telephone: (204) 983-0275 Facsimile: (204) 983-7796 E-mail: bill.perkins@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.
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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