New Trefor Granite Curling Stones

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: 1114127 ONTARIO LTD. 6331 Egremont Dr., R.R. #4 Komoka Ontario Canada N0L1R0 Nature of Requirements: New Trefor Granite Curling Stones

W0501-150045/A

The Department of National Defence in Oromocto, New Brunswick has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 4 sheets (64 stones) of New Trefor Granite Curling Stones. The New Trefor Granite Curling Stones must meet the following specifications:

New Stone Casing Granite Types - Blue Trefor & Red Trefor Granite New Stone Diameter - 10 7/8" New Stone Height - 5 3/8" New Stone Weight (Less Handle) - 41 lbs

Running Surface Granite Types

Single Insert Blue Hone Granite (Side 1) Blue Trefor Granite (Side 2)

Double Inserts Blue Hone Granite (Side 1 & 2)

No Inserts Red Trefor Granite (Side 1 & 2)

Cup Depth - 7 mm Running Surface Inside Cup Diameter - 124 mm Running Surface Width - 5.8 mm

Sole Source Justification

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6. (d) Only one supplier is capable of performing the work.

The suggested supplier is the only manufacturer of New Trefor Granite Curling Stones.

GCR Exemption (d) Only one supplier, person or firm is capable of performing the contract.

AIT Article 506 12 (b) 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.

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. Only known supplier Canada Curling Stone Co. 6331 Egremont Dr., R.R. #4 Komoka, ON N0L 1R0

Estimated Value - $47,008.00 Cdn

Delivery Date: on or before March 31, 2015

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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