Pass-Through Autoclave

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
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:
GETINGE CANADA LIMITED
6685 Millcreek Drive, Unit 3-5
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N5M5
Nature of Requirements:
Pass-Through Autoclave

01580-150536/A
Barenz, Leanne
Telephone No. - (204) 229-6909
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf
of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research
Center, intends to negotiate with Getinge Canada Ltd. for the
supply and install of a Pass Through Autoclave as per the
following mandatory specifications.

Pass-Through Autoclave

1) Double-Door (Pass-Through) combination Gravity/Vacuum steam
sterilizer (autoclave).
2) Biological Sealing Flange at remote end. This autoclave is
replacing an existing unit. To maintain bio-containment
integrity (air-tight seal), biological sealing flange must match
existing containment lab's steel wall flange design and fit into
existing wall opening without modification or reconstruction. A
mandatory site visit is required to obtain necessary bolt
pattern and flange measurements. Installation by vendor to meet
Crown's satisfaction and comply with CFIA Containment Level 2
standards.
3) Interior chamber dimensions: 21"W x 21"H (532 x 532mm) x 38"D
(965mm), to be constructed of 316L stainless steel and warranted
for a period of 15 years against structural failure.
4) Interior chamber must have two adjustable, extendable and
removable shelves.
5) Steam jacket material to be type 316L stainless steel.
6) Stainless steel steam chamber baffle to prevent condensation
from wetting load.
7) Thermocouple port with threaded plug for validation purposes.
8) Double vertically sliding counter-balanced manual doors.
9) Steam activated door seal with manual gasket retract valve
for emergency chamber access.
10) Stainless steel cabinet with hinged front panel & removable
side panels for easy service access.
11) Drain temperature controlled to be below 60ºC. (140ºF).
12) High water alarm.
13) Utilities control with 24/7 programmable start-up and
shut-down of sterilizer.
14) Compliance with all applicable federal and provincial
manufacturing codes and regulations: ASME code for pressure
vessels, Uniform Plumbing Code, UL & CSA.
15) Microcomputer controlled and user adjustable cycle
parameters.
16) Controls at Control End (CE) to be located in a remote
position (on adjacent wall).
17) Controls at Remote End (RE) mounted above door with a steam
deflection barrier.
18) Cycle & phase documentation paper printer at CE with take-up
reel or tear off option.
19) Easy to read controls interface screen with up to 18
adjustable cycles: 6 dry, 6 pre-vac & 6 liquid.
20) Large process display screen (min. 8" or 200mm diagonal),
and user interface touch panel of:
a) Cycle status identifying selected cycle number, phase (dry or
liquid) and exposure time.
b) Active process display of temperature and pressure with cycle
time remaining.
c) Process fault alarms and/or critical system text messages,
not codes.
21) Supervisory and service level security for parameter control
and calibration.
22) Temperature can be set and displayed in degrees Celsius and
pressure in PSI.
23) Temperature and pressure controlled without manual steam or
water valve adjustments.
24) Needle style analog chamber and jacket pressure gauges as
back up to display.
25) Liquid cycle exhaust microcomputer controlled and
programmable within a specified range.
26) RS232 port for serial communications, data collection or
remote service analysis.
27) Electrical supply: 110/120V, 50.60Hz, single phase.
28) Maintenance and Operator Manuals.
29) One year on-site warranty covering parts and labour.

The following limited tendering reasons pertain to this
requirement:

The following trade agreements are applicable to this
procurement: NAFTA/AIT

Government Contract Regulations, Part 1, Section 6(d) only one
supplier (person or firm) is capable of performing the contract.

Article 506.12(b) of AIT, Article 1016: Limited Tendering
Procedures of NAFTA, are applicable as this requirement can be
fulfilled by only one supplier.

Estimated Cost: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 (GST not included)
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.