Industrial Scan Tool

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: SNAP-ON-TOOLS OF CANADA LTD 2325 SKYMARK AVE MISSISSAUGA Ontario Canada L4W5A9 Nature of Requirements: PWGSC File Number : TOR-2-35248 Requisition no. W2037-130092 Contracting Officer: Ambreen Dhillon Telephone Number : 905-615-2466 Facsimile Number: 905-615-2060

Industrial Scan Tool for Environment Canada

It is proposed to issue a Contract to Snap-On Tools of Canada, to provide a Solus Ultra Industrial Scan Tool to Environment Canada, for delivery in Ontario.

Environment Canada's has a requirement for an Industrial Scan Tool that is capable of providing diagnostics on multi-systems training board. The Solus Ultra Industrial Pro meets the following required technical and performance specifications:

a. Capable of charging direct from vehicle; b. Capable of controlling vehicle functions with bidirectional controls while viewing live data results on the screen and on existing training boards; c. 7" (+/- .5") wide screen with Touch Screen capabilities; d. Enhanced coverage for 1980-newer vehicles without the cost and complexity of factory scan tools including electronic stability control, electronic traction control and ABS systems; e. Detailed code descriptions and live data graphing; f. OEM-specific coverage for multiple vehicle systems including new systems such as hybrids, steering, body control, and clean diesel; g. Troubleshooting guides that include code tips, tests and timesavers; h. Read and clear trouble codes; i. Capable of print/share/save results; j. User programmable; k. Upgradable software; and l. ISO 9001.

In addition, Snap-On Tools of Canada is the only manufacturer of the Snap-On Solus Ultra Pro that is capable of perfomrning the functions required on the following ATEC Systems:

a) Electrical body systems b) Electrical chassis systems c) Charging systems d) Starting systems e) Ignition systems f) Transmission systems g) Fuel systems h) Electronic brake systems i) Air bag systems j) Air brake systems k) HVAC systems

Furthermore, the Scan Tool must be able to communicate Bi-Directional with all ATEC Training simulators.

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 proprietary nature of technology associated with the Centrifuge System. 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.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR WRITTEN SUPPLIER RESPONSES CHALLENGING THIS REQUIREMENT IS February 09, 2013 at 2pm.

Delivery Date: 14/12/2012

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.

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