Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Kraft K Horse Walker
950 Rolling Hills Lane
Winchester Kentucky
United States
40391
Nature of Requirements:
Advance Contract Award Notice
23m Rail Gliding 8 Horse Walker Round
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 contracting officer may then proceed
with the award to the pre-identified supplier.
2. Definition of the requirement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for a
23m, covered Rail Gliding 8 horse round walker for the stables
in Ottawa. A round pen exerciser that can be mounted without a
ground mounted motor in the center or ceiling mounted motor.
The center area will be used to lunge and exercise the horses.
The round pen rail gliding system needs to be covered to protect
horses from inclement weather and so that the walker can be used
year round;
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 product meets the following
requirements:
a) The unit must be a round covered rail gliding system;
b) The driving mechanism for the walker must not be located in
the centre area;
c) The sytem must provides the capability of using the centre
area to exercise horse while other horses are on the unit;
d) The centre area must be free to allow its use during winter
months so the horses are not being exposed to the inclement
weather;
e) Must be computer operated with auto-reverse and variable
speeds;
f) Sturdy hot dipped galvanized steel frame construction;
g) Industrial drive belts;
h) Flooring must be ¾'' solid rubber mats
i) The framework above the horses must holds two continuous
tracks from which the mobile separation gates are suspended for
adding stability to the entire mechanisme.
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)
5. Period of the proposed contract delivery date
The product must be delivered by March 31, 2014
6. Cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract is $120,000.00 custom duty
are included and applicable Taxes are extra(GST/HSTextra).
7. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Kraft Brothers Inc.
950 Rolling Hills Lane
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-536-8375
Fax: 859-266-1562
8. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods 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.
9. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is January 7. 2014 at 2:00 p.m EST.
10. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Susie Boudreau, Supply Officer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch, Commercial Acquisition & Supply Management
Sector
Logistics, Electrical, Fuel & Transportation Directorate
Fuel & Construction Products Division (HL)
11 Laurier Street, 7A2, Place du Portage, Phase III
Gatineau, QC K1A 0S5
Telephone: 819-956-1689 Facsimile: 819-956-5227
E-mail: 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.
