REQUIREMENT :
Brandon Research Centre purchased a Foss XDS Rapid Content Analyzer in March 2015. An extended warranty for the machine is now required.
AAFC requires 4-year extended warranty which will include:
- 2 Preventative Maintenance Visits per year, Travel Expenses included, by a certified technician for Foss machines using Foss-certified parts.
- Provide a Buy Back Guarantee.
- Provide emergency on-site response, at a discount, as required.
- Provide calibration and application technical support by phone.
- Provide remote support, for instrument checks, via web.
- Provide discounts on Certified Training, consumables, calibration development and software upgrades as they become available.
CONTRACT PERIOD :
The contract will be for a four (4) year period once it is awarded.
Total Value : $25,120.00 USD for the full contract period. ($6,280.00 USD per year)
PROPOSED CONTRACTOR :
FOSS North America, Inc.
8091 Wallace Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
T:(952) 974-9892 F:(952) 974-9823
SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION :
To maintain the warranty for the equipment the maintenance must be done by a certified Foss technician on site using the correct replacement parts as needed. Foss is also the only known vendor that provides training and online support for this equipment. The price is considered fair and reasonable for this service.
ACAN NOTICE :
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