d'analyse des grains par spectroscopie de transmission dans le proche infrarouge-Lethbridge(Alberta)

Trade Agreement: 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:
FOSS North America, Inc
8091 Wallace Road
Eden Prairie Minnesota
United States
55344
Nature of Requirements:
Near Infrared Transmittance (NIT) Spectroscopy Grain Analyzers -
Lethbridge, Alberta

01586-130669
Logan, Elizabeth
Telephone No. - (780) 497-3956
Fax No. - (780) 497-3510

1. Advance Contract Award Notice

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

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre located in
Lethbridge, Alberta has a requirement for the supply, delivery
and off-loading of two (2) NIT Spectroscopy Grain Analyzers for
the measurement of wheat protein and related parameters.

The NIT Grain Analyzer required is recognized and utilized for
measurement of wheat protein and related parameters. The data
must be standardized with the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
data for the success of the cereal breeding program. The NIT
Grain Analyzer must maintain continuity of calibration and data
with the current analyzer and CGC analyzers.

3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities
(Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of
capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements:

3.1 The NIT Grain Analyzer must be designed to determine wheat
protein measurements consistency over time under conditions as
outlined in the following internationally recognized standard
methods:
i) ISO 9001
3.2 The NIT Grain Analyzer must hold valid approval from
Canada.
3.3 The NIT Grain Analyzer must be capable of maintaining CGC
NIT Analyzer
calibration standards.
3.4 The NIT Grain Analyzer must perform be capable of
Wavelength range between 570-1100 nm
3.5 The NIT Grain Analyzer must perform with an Optical
bandwidth of 7nm
3.6 The NIT Grain Analyzer must be capable of 250 or more data
points/scan
3.7 The NIT Grain Analyzer must be a scanning Monochromator.
3.8 The NIT Grain Analyzer must include:
3.6.1 Storage Media Capability: Flash disk, USB Memory stick;
3.6.2 LCD Display for data display;
3.6.3 25 pin parallel port printer jack;
3.6.4 9 pin serial port for modem;
3.6.5 9 pin serial port for PC connection;
3.6.6 2 USB Ports;
3.6.7 PS/2 keyboard; and
3.6.8 RJ45 LAN.

3.9 The NIT Grain Analyzer must weigh no more than 35kg.

3.10 The NIT Grain Analyzer must provide dust and humidity
protection for the system..

3.11 Power requirement: 110-120 VAC with a 3-prong grounded
plug or 115 volts, 1 phase, 50-60 Hz. The system and/or
components must be able to achieve the approval of the Canadian
Standard Association (CSA).

4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

The procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:

w Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
w North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The FOSS, Infratec 1241 NIT spectroscopy grain analyser, is the
most recent version of the instrument used to perform the
internationally accepted standard method that is in compliance
with ISO 9001 . It is applicable for measurement of wheat
protein. In addition, the Infratec 1241 is approved for use in
Canada and is calibratable to Canada Grain Commission standards.

The required technology, available in the FOSS Near Infrared
Transmittance spectroscopy grain analyser, is unique to the
vendor. The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Grain Research
Laboratory has worked with FOSS for many years to develop very
accurate, specific calibrations for the measurement of wheat
protein and related parameters. This standardization with CGC
is critical for the success of the cereal breeding program and
will result in uniform data across the two institutions. This is
vitally important for the development of new wheat cultivars
because the CGC Grain Research Lab performs all of the quality
analysis for new cultivar registration. Several hundred
Infratech 1241 units have been purchased by the CGC for
placement at grain grading sites because of their accuracy and
durability. Additionally, new calibrations that are developed
by the CGC will be directly applicable to this unit, as it is
the machine that is being used by the CGC and the rest of the
industry. Further, AAFC Lethbridge currently has an older FOSS
unit that works with the same calibrations. It is important
that the units use the same calibrations so that the data that
is generated is comparable among the units.
The Infratec 1241 from FOSS is the only known instrument that
meets this requirement as well as maintains continuity of the
data that has been generated by the CGC. FOSS is the sole
supplier of the instrument.

Make and Model Required:
FOSS
Infratec 1241

6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts
Regulations is 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:

w Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (b)
w North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016 2
(b)

8. Delivery Date

All the deliverables are required on or before March 31, 2014.

9. Cost Estimate of the Proposed Contract

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is
$63,383.70 (GST/HST extra).

10. Name and Address of the Pre-identified Supplier

FOSS North America, Inc.
8091 Wallace Rd
Eden Prairie MN
55344 USA-

11. Suppliers' Right to Submit a Statement of Capabilities:

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services and/or 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.

12. Closing Date for a Submission of a Statement of Capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is February 7, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. MST.

13. Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be delivered to:

Elizabeth Logan
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Western Region - Acquisitions Branch
Telus Plaza North 5th Floor
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6

Telephone: (780) 497-3956
Facsimile: (780) 497-3510

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.

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calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
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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.

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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.

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