Variable Speed Generators

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA 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: CVTCORP TRANSMISSION INC. 2101N Nobel Street Sainte-Julie Quebec Canada J3E1Z8 Nature of Requirements: Variable Speed Generator

REQUIREMENT: PWGSC intends to enter into a sole-source contract with CVT Corp, Sainte-Julie, Quebec to supply a mobile, fully integrated, continuous variable speed generator for Department of National Defence, Moncton, NB

The estimated value of the contract is $90,000.00 GST/HST included.

The following features are mandatory

1. General - must be a mobile, fully integrated, continuous variable speed generator.

2. Engine. The engine shall be diesel and rated for 110kW continuous power heavy duty industrial.

3. RPM Operating Range. The completed genset must be able to vary the engine's RPM between 1200 to 2600 RPM to reflect the demands of the load and to keep the engine at its optimum speed.

4. Generator. The generator electrical system shall be 1800 RPM, 480 Volt, three phase, 12 wire 60Hz.

5. Mechanical Transmission System. Generator must include a mechanical continuous variable transmission capable of transmitting the mechanical power from the engine at different RPM to the alternator at 1800 RPM with an efficiency of at least 90%. This transmission must include a control system capable of quickly regulating the transmission to the changing speed of the generator.

6. Integrated Sub-Base Fuel Tank. Supply a double wall fuel tank as per ULC related standard with a capacity of 24 hours running at 100%.

The reason for single tendering is: Only one firm is capable of performing the contract.

Government Contract Regulations (GCR) - Section 6 (d) of the GCR is being invoked in this procurement as only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract.

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), however, limited tendering reasons are applicable in accordance with the following:

AIT - Article 506.12(b) of AIT are applicable on the basis of limited tendering due to 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.

NAFTA - Article 1016.2 (b) of NAFTA are applicable on the basis of limited tendering due to reasons 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.

Delivery: Generator - On or before 18 April 2012. Installation of integrated sub-base fuel tank & Sound attenuated enclosure 78dB - 16 weeks ARO.

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Delivery Date: 18/04/2012

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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