MATRIX COMPOSITE TEST SAMPLES

Trade Agreement: NONE 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: THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO uwEILAB Depart. of Earth and Environmental Sciences University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario Canada N2L3G1 Nature of Requirements: MATRIX COMPOSITE TEST SAMPLES

W7707-135583/A LeBlanc, JoAnne Telephone No. - (902) 496-5010 Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

Title: Production of Metal Matrix Composite Test Samples via Friction Stir Processing

1. 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 Requirement

This contract forms part of a Defence R&D Canada Technology Investment Fund (TIF) project. Defence R&D Canada's Technology Investment Fund has been established for funding forward-looking research projects that are consistent with Defence R&D Canada's Technology Investment Strategy. TIF projects are the result of a competitive process wherein project proposals are subject to third party peer review including evaluation of: scientific merit; technical methodology; project team capabilities; breaking new ground; impact on R&D program; military potential; and contribution to Defence R&D Canada's Technology Investment Strategy. The TIF program also requires that the participants provide an in-kind contribution.

3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its services meets the the requirements that are detailed herein.

4. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

Defence R&D Canada - Atlantic has been undertaking a "Technology Investment Fund" (TIF) project, entitled "A Novel Concept for Blast and Ballistic Resistant Metal Matrix Composites". Dr. Adrian Gerlich, currently an associate professor in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering department at the University of Waterloo, was named as a participant in the TIF proposal. Dr. Gerlich has since been conducting extensive research under this TIF project, providing significant in-kind contributions. So far, he has developed an optimized set of processing parameters for the fabrication of MMCs(Metal Matrix Composite) using FSP (Friction Stir Processing). It is this set of optimized parameters that is to be used in the present contract and further developed for use with different ceramic feedstock powders and concentrations. His expertise and experience thus far in meeting the TIF project's objectives will be leveraged by the current contract, and will help ensure the continued success of this TIF project.

5. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

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

6. The period of the proposed contract

The period of the work required is from September 4th, 2012 to March 1st, 2013.

7. A cost estimate of the proposed contract

The estimated value of the contract, including options(if applicable), is $22,000.00 (GST/HST extra).

8. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

University of Waterloo Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Attention: Dr. Adrian Gerlich

9. 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.

10. The closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is August 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. ADT.

11. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to

JoAnne LeBlanc Supply Officer Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch 1713 Bedford Row Halifax, Nova Scotia Telephone: 902-496-5010 Facsimile: 902-496-5016 E-mail address: joanne.leblanc3@pwgsc.gc.ca

The PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English. 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.