Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Life Technologies Inc.
5250 Main Way
Burlington Ontario
Canada
L7L5Z1
Nature of Requirements:
Genetic Analyzer
F2402-160072/A
Omerzo, Zeljka
Telephone No. - (204) 510-2597
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796
Genetic Analyzer
1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
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 the requirement
A capillary electrophoresis system with fluorescence-based detection methods is required for research programs based on genetic analysis (both Sanger sequencing and DNA fragment analysis). The system allows for full automation for sample processing including polymer loading and replacement, DNA separation, fragment detection and data analysis to generate base-called or size-called results.
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements:
1. be stand-alone i.e. include the instrument, integrated software for instrument control, data collection, quality control and auto-analysis of data (both for DNA Sanger sequencing and DNA fragment analysis), and a pre-configured computer workstation (running Windows 7 operating system to be consistent with staff office PCs) with monitor,
2. support DNA Sanger sequencing and DNA fragment analysis applications with options of different polymer compositions and capillary lengths in order to maximize run performance,
3. have a minimum of 8 capillaries and be upgradable to 24 capillaries,
4. have automated sample injection compatible with96-well microplates and 8-tube strips (both standard and fast strips),
5. loading platform that can hold one or two 96-well microplates at a time,
6. automated to process two 96-well microplates with at least 8 samples per run without user intervention,
7. be able to detect and analyze six fluorescent dyes simultaneously for DNA fragment analysis,
8. be able to process samples for sequencing and fragment analysis on the same microplate,
9. allow for real-time data assessment and be able to generatequality control reports,
10. have standard power supply requirements and no need for heat removal ducting,
11. provide ongoing technical support by providing Sales Specialists for equipment and consumable supplies, on-site Application Specialists,and Technical Specialists available by phone and/or email,
12. be an established and proven platform (i.e. available on the market for at least three years),
13. produce data formats compatible with third party analysis tools (e.g. MS Word and Excel),
14. include installation and on-site user training as part of purchase price,
15. include on-site maintenance and repair services,
16. include a minimum of 1 year warranty as part of the purchase price.
4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s)
- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
Life Technologies 3500 Genetic Analyzer is the only known instrument meeting all specifications essential to the requirement as listed above.
6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)
The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - only one person is capable of performing the contract.
7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:
- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) -
Article 506 - 12 (a) 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;
Article 506 - 12 (b) 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 exist.
- North American Free Trade Agreement (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.
8. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
The equipment must be delivered on or before March 31, 2017.
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Life Technologies Corporation
5250 Main Way
Burlington, Ontario
L7L5Z1
Canada
10. 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.
11. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is January 16, 2017.
12. Inquiries andsubmission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Zeljka Omerzo
Supply Officer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Procurement and Compensation Services
Suite 100-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6
Telephone: (204) 510-2597
Facsimile: (204) 983-7796
E-mail address: Z••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
