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LOI - MULTIDRUG IMMUNOASSAY FIELD TEST
47419-193304/A
Shannahan, Cassandra
Telephone No. - (819) 420-1068
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a requirement to investigate the use of multiple drug ("multidrug") immunoassay field tests for the presumptive identification of illicit drugs. For these purposes, a multiple drug immunoassay field test is defined as a single test that can identify three or more drugs at once.
The purpose of this LOI is to allow stakeholders and manufacturers an opportunity to provide information on multidrug immunoassay tests currently available that may benefit the CBSA.
The objectives of the LOI are:
A) to identify field detection immunoassay tests available for presumptive screening of illicit drugs;
B) to identify the advantages, limitations and technology gaps of the immunoassay tests;
C) to conduct a laboratory analysis of selected immunoassay tests against manufacturer claims and CBSA field requirements.
Respondents are requested to identify whether they are willing to provide samples of their tests for testing purposes (see section 10, question 15 herein). If a respondent agrees to provide samples, they may be contacted by a representative of CBSA within 10 weeks of LOI closing to make arrangements for shipping. All costs associated with sending samples to CBSA will be the sole responsibility of the respondent. Testing will be conducted by CBSA at its Science and Engineering Directorate in Ottawa, ON. Respondents will not be provided with a copy of the test results. Samples will be disposed of after testing is complete.
The information will be used for planning purposes only and there is no guarantee that the project will be approved or subsequent contracts awarded.
Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this LOI.
Respondents should send responses electronically via e-mail to the Contracting Authority's address identified herein by the date specified on the front page of the LOI.
NOTE TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS:
This is not a bid solicitation. This LOI will not result in the award of any contract or lead to any development funding initiative. Potential suppliers of any goods described in this LOI should not reserve stock as a result of any information contained in the LOI. This LOI will not result in the creation of any source list. Therefore, whether or not any potential supplier responds to this LOI will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement. The procurement of any of the goods described in this LOI will not necessary follow this LOI. This LOI is simply intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this LOI.
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.
