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Nature of Requirements:
Ion Chromatography System
K8A21-200176/A
Courteau, Robert
Telephone No. - (343) 550-1614
Background:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Analysis and Air Quality Section, Air Quality Research Division, Ottawa) requires an Ion Chromatograph with Pulsed Amperometric Detection (IC-PAD) system for measurements of biomass burning markers (anhydrosugars - levoglucosan, mannosan, galactosan; and sugar alcohols - arabitol, mannitol) in airborne particulate matter (PM) as part of National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) program.
Requirements:
1. The unit must be a completely integrated, bench-mounted system controlled by a single computer/tablet and shall consist of the following major components:
- IC-PAD system and a set of all consumables such as guard, analytical and trap columns and electrodes.
- Autosampler able to hold minimum 80 sample vials with volume 0.5 - 2mL, and maintain a stable set temperature between 4oC and 20 oC.
- A computer with monitor (or tablet), and all necessary interconnections and software.
- Temperature controlled column compartment able to maintain stable set temperature (between 30 oC and 60 oC.)
- Temperature controlled detector compartment able to maintain stable set temperature (25-40 oC), controlled separately from the column compartment.
2. The unit shall be capable of future upgrading to dual channel IC-PAD system operated by a single computer.
3. The operating system software for the IC-PAD system control must:
- allow the system to run unattended
- have a log to record each functional step the software executes
- have a log to record when and who modified methods
- allow programmed shutdown of the instrument
- be able to export data to other programs and file formats (CSV, XLSX and TXT.)
- include automated monitoring of instrument pressure to warn the user of out-of-tolerance parameters
4. The system software upgrades, updates and new releases shall be provided to the purchaser for a period of at least five years following the installation, at no additional cost.
"Updates" means all enhancements, extensions or other modifications to the software. The word "releases" means enhancements or modifications to the software or new modules or supplementary modules that function in conjunction with the software, that represent the next generation of software, and which the Contractor has decided to make available to its customers usually for an additional charge
5. The system software must allow data reprocessing on three (3) additional computers in analysts’ offices.
6. Vendor must perform installation and on-site training to at least three operators. The training must enable analyst to carry out basic operations, general applications, and maintenance of the system.
Installation
Installation must be completed at 335 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario. Installation must be conducted within 10 business days of equipment delivery, and must be completed prior to March 15, 2020. Arrangements for date/time to be made with the Technical Authority.
Manuals
One complete set (hard or softcopy) of user documentation must be supplied in English.
Optional Training Requirement
Optional training will be exercised at Contract Award, if exercised at all. On-site (335 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario) user training in English must be provided for up to three (3) users. The training must enable the ECCC analyst to carry out basic operations, general applications, and routine maintenance and troubleshooting of the system. All costs associated with the on-site training must be included in the price.
Training must be conducted within 10 business days of equipment delivery, and must be completed prior to March 15, 2020.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
