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: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
T M VACUUM PRODUCTS
630 SOUTH WARRINGTON ST.
630 SOUTH WARRINGTON ST.
cinnaminson New Jersey
United States
08077
Nature of Requirements:
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 contractingofficer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.
2.Definition of the requirement
CNRC aims to acquire an oven able to operate under vacuum and inert atmosphere in order to address the scientific needs of the domain of thermal spray. The new oven will allow performing heat treatments of aluminum and its alloys.
The criteria and constrains are listed below:
- System surface usage must not exceed the following dimensions: 96 inches length, 50 inches width, and 80 inchesheight.
- Electrical connections must be installed on 3-phase 208VAC or single phase 208 VAC for maximum 25 amperes current. Le branchement électrique doit être installé sur le 208VAC 3 phases ou sur le 208VAC simple phase pour un courant maximum de 25ampères.
- System must have a chiller that operates in closed loop, not requiring in this way continuous supply of water for the building or municipality.
- The system must have electrical accreditation recognized by the Régis du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ). Web site of the RBQ: https://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/en/electricity/votre-devoi…
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
All interested suppliers must have a able to demonstrate via a statement of work that the product satisfies all of the following requirements:
The delivered equipment must have the following specifications:
-The oven must be able to operate continuously (over 24h) at any temperature between room temperature and 600°C.
- The vacuum level of the chamber must reach 10-6 torr.
- The vacuum level must be achieved using a dry pump (as opposed to oil pump systems)
- The cooling of the wall of the chamber must be done in a few hours instead of overnight.
- The oven must be able to operate under inert gas with controlled gas flow rate.
- The size of the chamber must be at least 3 ft3.
- The system must have electrical accreditation recognized by the RégisdesBâtiments du Québec (RBQ) such as the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
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)
Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Colombia as well as Canada and Panama
5. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
6. Comprehensive Land ClaimsAgreement(s)
N/A
7. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
The supplier must be able to provide equipment that complies with allthe criteria mentioned in point #3 of this notice. To PWGSC’s knowledge, only T-M Products inc. is able to provide this equipment.
8. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)
The following exception to the government contracts regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - ?only one person is capable of performing the work?.
9. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under:
- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - article 506 par 12b)
- North-America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - article 1016 par 2b)
10. Ownership of Intellectual Property
11. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
-The products must be delivered as soon as possible.
12. Cost estimate of the proposed contract
- The estimated value of the contract, including options, is between 115 000$ et 130 000$ (GST/PST extra).
13. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier :
T-M Vacuum Products inc.
630 South Warrington ave
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
USA
14. 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 contract person identifiedin 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.
15. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is december 8, 2016 à 2 pm (EST).
16. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Stéphane Dubé
Téléphone : 514-496-3710
Télécopieur : 514-496-3822
Courriel : s••••••••@••••••••.••.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.
