Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
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:
AERODYNE RESEARCH INC.
45 MANNING RD.
BILLERICA Massachusetts
United States
01821
Nature of Requirements:
Dual Quantum Cascade Laser System
KM061-121183/A
Martin, Lesley
Telephone No. - (905) 615-2076 ( )
Fax No. - (905) 615-2060
Environment Canada, Downsview Ontario has a requirement for the
supply and delivery of one (1) Dual Quantum Cascade Laser System
with an option to purchase one (1) additional system and vacuum
pumps. The firm requirement must be delivered on or before
March 31, 2013.
In order for Environment Canada to meet their current
obligations under the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) they
require state-of-the-art capacities in the area of gas analysis.
Environment Canada requires a Dual Quantum Cascade Laser system
for the continuous measurement of multiple trace gases in
ambient air. This instrument must be highly sensitive for
operation in remote environments and have a fast response time
for potential plume studies and for deployment of this
instrument on mobile platforms including aircraft. The
instrument will be used in field and lab programs in support of
CARA objectives, such as studies in the formation, processing
and transformation of atmospheric aerosols in the atmosphere.
The dual-laser quantum cascade laser system must meet the
following mandatory specifications:
The system must have a measurement response time of less than
0.5 seconds
The system must have thermoelectric cooling
The systems operation must not require liquid nitrogen
The systems total weight must be equal to or less than 100 kg
The system must have high sensitivity for trace gas measurements
as outlined below
i. Must have precision for HCHO of 0.060 ppb Hz-1/2
ii. Must have precision for OCS of 0.02 ppb Hz-1/2
iii. Must have precision for NH3 of 0.02 ppb Hz-1/2
iv. Must have precision for HONO of 0.150 ppb Hz-1/2
v. Must have precision for HOOH of 0.100 ppb Hz-1/2
This procurement is subject to the following Trade Agreements:
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) and World Trade Organization Agreement on
Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
The only known supplier of a system meeting the technical
specifications required is Aerodyne Research Inc. 45 Manning
Road, Billerica, Massachusetts, 01821-3976. For this reason it
is proposed to negotiate directly with them for this requirement.
Single sourcing applies under the following:
-GCR. Section 6d) : Only one person is capable of performing the
contract.
-AIT, Article 506.12 b) : 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.
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.
WTO-AGP, Article XV 1b): When, for works of art or for reasons
connected with protection of exclusive rights, such as patents
or copyrights, or in the absence of competition for technical
reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a
particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute
exists.
Delivery Date: 28/03/2013
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.
