Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Gamble Technologies Limited
6535 Millcreek Drive
Unit #71
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N2M2
Nature of Requirements:
Liquid Scintillation Counter
6D063-172471/A
Lee, Victoria
Telephone No. - (780) 782-0124 ( )
Fax No. - (780) 497-3510 ( )
Line 1, GSIN: N6630DA, Liquid Scintillation Counter, Quantity: 1, Unit of Issue: Each, Delivery Date: See Herein
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
The Public Health Agency Canada (PHAC) has a requirement for a Liquid Scintillation Counter (LSC) to replace the
one that requires expensive replacement parts in order to continue with lab work requiring isotopes which has been ongoing since 2005. The instrument used for radioactive monitoring in the Viral Exanthemata and Sexually Transmitted Diseases section is no longer manufactured and servicing for the existing unit will eventually come to an end. Purchasing the Hidex 300SL from Gamble would allow for lab activities requiring isotopes to continue without interruption and with servicing and technical support. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier Gamble Technologies Limited able to distribute the Hidex 300 SL, Liquid Scintillation Counter and meets all the performance specifications for the requirement.
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.) The LSC must be no larger then a width of 60.0cm, a height of 69.0cm, a depth of 65.0cm. A LSC larger then this would result in the need for renovations to the radioactive permit area.
(2.) The LSC must have a weight of less than 175 kg to allow for placement on a regular lab bench.
(3.) The LSC must have the following features:
(4.) The LSC must have the following Equipment
(5.) The LSC must have the following computer interface :
(6.) Must include installation and training, conducted by qualified Hidex Technicians
(7.) Warranty must be standard one year, including all parts, labor, and travel.
4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s)
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
Gamble Technologies Limited able to distribute the Hidex 300 SL, Liquid Scintillation Counter and meets all the performance specifications for the requirement.
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:
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.
Agreement of Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506 - 12(a) where only one supplier is able to meet the requirements of a procurement, an entity may use procurement procedures that are different from those described in paragraphs 1 through 10 in the following circumstances: 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;
8. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
The equipment must be delivered and installed on or before October 31, 2017.
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Gamble Technologies Limited
Mississauga Distribution Facility
6535 Millcreek Drive, Unit #71
Mississauga, ON L5N 2M2
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 July 10th 2017.
12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Victoria Lee
Procurement Officer
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Procurement Services
5th Floor, Telus Plaza North 10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton (Alberta) T5J 1S6
Telephone: (780)-782-0124
Facsimile: (780)-497-3510
E-mail address: v••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
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.
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.
The buyer plans to award this contract to a named supplier without competition. If your business can do this work, send a statement of capabilities to the contracting authority before July 10, 2017. If it qualifies, the buyer must open a full competition.
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