Support and maintenance of the X-ray diffractometer (D/Max 2500V/PC)

Definition 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 competitive requirements of the government's contracting policy have been met. Following notification to suppliers not successful in demonstrating that their Statement of Capabilities meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contract may then be awarded using the Treasury Board's electronic bidding authorities. If other potential suppliers submit Statement of Capabilities during the fifteen calendar day posting period, and meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the department or agency must proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract. Definition of Requirements Provision of on-site support and maintenance of Rigaku X-ray diffractometer (D/Max 2500V/PC) located in Ottawa, Ontario. Contract Period From 01 April 2016 to 31 March 2019. Estimated Cost $ 60,000.00 Exception to the Government Contracts Regulations and applicable trade agreements The proposed contractor is the manufacturer of the related equipment and the services must be performed by its factory trained engineers otherwise any warranties associated with the equipment will be null and void. Name and Address of the Proposed Contractor RIGAKU/MSC, INC. Rigaku Americas Corporation 9009 New Trails Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381 USA Inquiries on Submission of Statement of Capabilities Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a Statement of Capabilities in writing, preferably by e-mail at Serge.Tshimanga@canada.ca , to Serge Tshimanga in this Notice on or before the closing date and time of this Notice. The Statement of Capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements. Closing Date and Time to provide a Statement of Capabilities 26 February 2016 at 10 AM