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Public Works and Government Services Canada

CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHT STICKS

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 20, 2014
Published
August 5, 2014
Type
Goods
Explore similarQuebec

Full description

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
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:
les jeux de lumiere magique inc
4316 Blvd Grande Allée
Boisbriand Quebec
Canada
J7H1M9
Nature of Requirements:
LIGHT, CHEMILUMINESCENT

W8486-103506/A
McLaughlin, Michael
Telephone No. - (819) 956-3622
m••••••••@•••••.••.ca

Notice Amendment 001

The following questions have been submitted by interested
parties. The questions appear in their original format and
language, answers appear in bold.

Q1) Will this standing offer include chemical light sticks not
listed in the attached table of NSN's?

A1) No, the Standing offer will only include the listed items as
outlined in the attached table.

Q2) I believe I have an equivalent product, will you hold award
of this standing offer until my product has been tested and
approved under the current Commercial Item Descriptions (CID)
outlined by the U.S Defence Logistics Agency (DLA)?

A2) No, all testing results and approval by the U.S Defence
Logistics Agency (DLA) must be completed and submitted to
Michael McLaughlin by to 2:00pm EST on August 20th 2014.
Issuance of the Standing Offer will not be delayed while testing
is being completed.

Q3) What is the deadline for submitting questions?

A3) The deadline for submitting questions is end of business on
August 19th 2014.

Q4) What is the deadline for submitting an ACAN challenge?

A4) The deadline for submitting an ACAN challenge is 2:00pm EST
on August 20th 2014

Q5) What if my product gets tested and approved by the U.S
Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) after award of the standing Offer?

A6) Should you get approval after award, you are encourage to
submit your results and approval notice to the Standing Offer
Authority Michael McLaughlin for review. Although, the Standing
Offer will not be set-aside in the first twelve (12) months,
should an alternative source of supply become available, PWGSC
would choose not to exercise the subsequent option periods and
issue a competitive requirement.

Q7) What proof do I need to demonstrate that my product meets
the testing requirements as outlined by the U.S Defence
Logistics Agency (DLA)?

A7) You need to provide written confirmation, along with copies
of your test results, from the U.S Defence Logistics Agency
(DLA) stating that your companies product meets all standards
approved under the current Commercial Item Descriptions (CID)
outlined by the U.S Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) . Each light
stick must be identified by a U.S NATO Stock Number, which
refers to U.S Military Specifications.

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 contracting authority
may then proceed with the award.

Requirement

National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for the supply of
various Chemiluminescent Light sticks, as listed herein, for a
period of one (1) Twelve (12) month period plus a right to
request additional options of four (4) one (1) year periods.

Statement of Requirements

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to
establish a National Individual Standing offer for
chemiluminescent light sticks. Each product under this Standing
Offer must be approved under the current Commercial Item
Descriptions (CID) outlined by the U.S Defence Logistics Agency
(DLA) . Each light stick must be identified by a U.S NATO Stock
Number, which refers to U.S Military Specifications. The only
authority capable of certifying these products under each Nato
Stock Number (NSN) is the U.S Department Logistics Agency (DLA).

Suppliers wanting to be qualified for future requirements must
submit their technical product packages to the DLA for testing
and approval before they can be accepted under current DND and
NATO inventories. For information pertaining to the Commercial
Item Description for each chemical light stick, please contact
the U.S Defense Logistics Agency: http://www.dla.mil/

Applicable Trade Agreements and Obligations

This requirement is subject to the World Trade Organization
Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), North American
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT) and the Bilateral Trade Agreement.

Government Contracts Regulations (GCR) Exception and Limited
Tendering Reasoning

Government Contract Regulations applies as only one person is
capable of performing the work (SM Chapter 3,3.15).

Limited tendering procedures in accordance with AIT, NAFTA,
WTO/AGP and Supply Manual , Chapter 3, Annex 3.2 (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; (CAP Code 71)

Required Delivery: As and when requested

Estimated Value: $1,000,000.00

It is the Government of Canada's intent to issue a Sole Source
National Individual Standing offer to Magic Light Inc. as they
are the sole authorized Canadian distributor of Cyalume Light
Technology chemiluminescent light sticks. Presently, only
Cyalume Technologies Inc. products meet U.S Defense Logistic
Agency requirements for chemiluminescent light sticks for the
SOA products required by DND.

Proposed Contractor:
Magic Light Inc.
4316 Grande Allée Blvd
Boisbriand, Québec
Canada J7H 1M9
Tel.: (450) 433-5955
Toll Free: 1-800-465-4569
Fax: (450) 433-6785
E-mail: s•••••••@••••••••.net

You are hereby notified that the government intends to solicit a
bid and negotiate with one firm only as identified above.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the NSN's described herein and have been approved by
the U.S Defense Logistics Agency under the listed NSN's to
provide the aforementioned chemiluminescent light sticks, may
submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contracting
officer identified below on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must provide sufficient
evidence (i.e a letter from the U.S Defense Logistics Agency)
indicating that their product has been approved .

Should you have any questions concerning this requirement,
contact the contracting officer identified below. 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.

Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities

Mike McLaughlin
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Industrial and Commercial Products and Standardization Services

  • "HN" Division

7B3, Place du Portage, Phase III, ll Laurier Street, Hull,
Quebec K1A 0S5
Telephone number: (819) 956-3622
Facsimile number: (819) 953-4944
E-mail address: m••••••••@•••••.••.ca

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official
language of Canada.

Anticipated required equipment

6 INCH CYALUME LIGHTSTICKS

GSIN NSN COLOR REF/NUM NSCM U OF I QA S/L AZMAT
6260 01-074-4229 GREEN 9-27053 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-178-5559 RED 9-27719 OBY83 EA C 0 yes
6260 01-178-5560 BLUE 9-27720 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-196-0136 YELLOW 9-27721 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-195-9753 ORANGE 9-27048 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-218-5146 WHITE 9-27057 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-195-9752 INFRARED 9-27501 OBY83 EA C 36 yes
6260 01-396-1704 INFRARED 9-29600 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-074-4230 YELLOW 9-27052 OBY83 EA C 0 yes
6260 01-230-8601 RED 9-27055 OBY83 EA C 0 yes
6260 01-247-0368 WHITE 9-27056 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-247-0363 ULTRA 9-27043 OBY83 EA C 24 yes

4 INCH CYALUME LIGHTSTICKS
6260 00-106-7478 GREEN 9-27016 OBY83 EA C 48 NO

15 INCH CYALUME IMPACT SELF-ACTIVATING
6260 01-341-8709 GREEN 9-27140 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-341-8712 RED 9-27143 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-341-8710 BLUE 9-27141 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-341-8711 YELLOW 9-27142 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-341-8713 WHITE 9-27144 OBY83 EA C 48 yes
6260 01-341-8714 INFRARED 9-27145 OBY83 EA C 36 yes
6260 01-341-8715 ULTRA 9-27146 OBY83 EA C 24 yes

CIRCLE LIGHTSHAPES
6260 01-311-5086 GREEN 9-50860 OBY83 EA C 48 no
6260 01-334-4272 RED 9-42720 OBY83 EA C 48 no
6260 01-311-5085 INFRARED 9-50850 OBY83 EA C 48 no
6260 01-396-1705 INFRARED 9-17050 OBY83 EA C 0 no

15 INCH CYALUME LIGHTSTICKS
6260 01-396-1708 INFRA RED 9-17080 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-247-0362 GREEN 9-03620 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-265-0612 RED 9-06120 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-265-0614 BLUE 9-06140 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-265-0613 YELLLOW 9-06130 OBY83 EA C 0 no
6260 01-247-0367 WHITE 9-03670 OBY83 EA C 0 no

1 1/2 MINI LIGHTSTICKS (TYPE A)
6260 01-209-4434 GREEN 9-28200 OBY83 EA C 24 yes
6260 01-209-4436 BLUE 9-28201 OBY83 EA C 24 yes
6260 01-209-4435 YELLOW 9-28202 OBY83 EA C 24 no
6260 01-230-8600 LT. RED 9-28203 OBY83 EA C 24 yes
6260 01-247-0364 INFRARED 9-28010 OBY83 EA C 36 yes

CYALUME PML PERSONNAL MARKER LIGHTS
6260 01-086-8077 GREEN 9-80770 OBY83 EA C 36 yes

CYALUME S.O.S LIGHT & SIGNAL
6260 01-334-4274 GREEN 9-42740 OBY83 EA C 36 yes
6260 01-334-6826 ULTRA 9-68260 OBY83 EA C 24 yes

SURFACE TRIP FLARE W/ULTRA ORANGE LIGHTSTICKS
6260 01-247-2937 ULTRA 9-29370 OBY83 EA C 0 yes

LIGHTSTICK ACCESSORIES
6260 01-255-3346 Magnetic Base 9-33460 OBY83 EA C 0 no

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.

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Reference
PW-__HN-334-65471
Solicitation no.
W8486-151171/A
Buyer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Method
Non-competitive
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

GSIN
*N6260 — *Nonelectrical Lighting Fixtures

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR) *Saskatchewan *Nova Scotia *Quebec (except NCR) *Prince Edward Island *British Columbia *Alberta *Manitoba *Newfoundland and Labrador *New Brunswick *Ontario (except NCR)

Key dates

Published
August 5, 2014
Closes
August 20, 2014
Amendment no.
001

Contact

End-user
Department of National Defence
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