Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Dronelogics Systems Inc
319-2999 Underhill Ave
Burnaby British Columbia
Canada
V5A3C2
Nature of Requirements:
1. Definition
An Advance Contract Award Notice (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. Requirement
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), through its Public Safety Geoscience Program (PSG), is collaborating with international and national industry partners to assess methods for monitoring landslides in Canada. NRCAN has a requirement for one GVI LiAir V70 system that is compatible with their Candrone-serviced DJI Matrice 300-RTK UAV. This system is essential for a cooperative effort with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC), the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Canadian National Railway (CN), as well as the University of Alberta (UA) and University of Saskatchewan (USASK) to assess multiple methods of monitoring landslides in central and western Canada.
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities: Minimum Essential Requirements
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements.
The system must, either as the base model or with attachments, meet the following mandatory criteria:
3.1 be compatible with the Candrone-serviced DJI Matrice 300 RTK V2 + D-RTK Base Station
3.2 produce high accuracy 3D point cloud data rated at ± 5 cm
3.3 have a 320-m scanning range and triple return capability
3.4 penetrate vegetation or landslide monitoring applications
3.5 have at least a 24 megapixel camera module
3.6 have processing software that generates contours based on the generated data
3.7 include the ability to review and edit the data
4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
Dronelogics Systems Inc. (Operating as: Candrone) is the sole Canadian reseller/ distributor of the GVI LiAir V70 system. The GVI LiAIR V70 is the only available product that meets all mandatory criteria stated in Section 3.
6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception
The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6 (d) ?Only One Person or Entity Capable of Performing the Contract?.
7. The period of the proposed contract or the delivery date
The machine must be delivered on or before August 30, 2021.
8. A cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract is $39,850.00 CAD (not including tax).
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier:
Dronelogics Systems Inc. (Operating as: Candrone)
Unit 319 2999 Underhill Ave
Burnaby, BC
V5A 3C2
10. 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 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.
11. The closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities.
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is August 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Katie Wong
Supply Officer, Vancouver Acquisitions
Procurement Branch, Pacific Region
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Suite 219 - 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 0B9
Tel: 236-335-8654
E-mail: k••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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 Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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.
