Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures:
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
ORBIT Communication Systems, Ltd.
8D Hatzoran St.
P.O. Box 8657
Israel
42504
Nature of Requirements:
Auto-Tracking Antenna Cameras, Cold Lake, Alberta
1. Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department 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 goods, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified supplier. 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 officer will proceed to a full
tendering process.
2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification
Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) is requiring the
supply and delivery of two video camera systems compatible with
the Orbit 1.2 Meter S-Band Tracking System AL-401201CLK.
2.1 Minimum Essential Requirements
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its product meets the following
specifications:
The Auto-Tracking Antenna Cameras must:
General Characteristics - Each video camera system must come
with all the necessary mounting hardware, cables, connectors and
documentation required for installation, interface and operation
with the Orbit 1.2 Meter S-Band Tracking System AL-401201CLK.
The following use of the terms "or equivalent" highlight the
fact that the material selected by the manufacture as part of
the technical quote is based on in stock or currently available
material and that this material may change when stock is
replenished. This new stock will have the same capability;
however specific make and models of components may have changed
as components become obsolete and are replaced by new devices.
Video Camera and Enclosure - Each system must include and employ
a COHU Model 3930-5100 Color Zoom Camera or equivalent.
Camera Control - The units must be powered from standard North
American power (120Vac 60Hz).
Power - The units shall be powered from standard North American
power (120Vac 60Hz)
Adapters - Any necessary power adapters must be included.
CSA/UL - Any equipment interfacing with the standard power
system (i.e. 120 Vac) must be UL or CSA approved.
Hardware (Deliverables) - The vendor must provide all hardware
necessary for installation, interface and operation.
Documentation (Deliverables)- Documentation must be included to
explain the installation, interface and operation equipment.
3. Trade Agreements
Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)
"...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;"
Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT)
"...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;"
4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception
This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government
Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is
capable of performing the contract.
5. Total Estimated Value
CAD $55,125.00 (GST included)
6. Proposed Contractor
Orbit Communications Systems Inc.
716 S. Military Trail Deerfield Beach
FL 33442 USA
7. Departmental Contact Person
Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of
capabilities to:
Name: Christopher Lau
Position: Supply Specialist
Tel: (780) 566-2195
Fax: (780) 497-3510
E-mail: c••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
8. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers
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 officers 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.
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.
