Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc.
665 Andover Park West
Seattle Washington
United States
98188-3321
Nature of Requirements:
Simulator Equipment - Regina, SK
M5000-133633/A
Holt, Judy
Telephone No. - (306) 975-4051 ( )
Fax No. - (306) 975-5397
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy, Regina, SK has a
requirement for the supply and delivery of an Advanced
Interactive System (AIS) Portable Training System and associated
kits
The RCMP requires this equipment to continue to meet it's
existing obligations for the Depot Cadet Training Program
currently in place
Sole Source Justification
(d) Only one supplier is capable of performing the work.
The RCMP currently has seven Advanced Interactive Systems (AIS)
firearms simulator systems located at the Depot for use in the
cadet training program. The laser technology included in these
systems is proprietary and is not interchangeable with other
systems due to the unique laster technology used in the system.
The AIS system is compatible with the RCMP's existing driving
simulator, this feature is required in order to create a
combined training environment between the two simulator
environments.
The RCMP has also developed their own training scenarios for use
with the AIS system. These scenarios have become part of the
Depot Cadet Training Program.
The addition of different simulators to this environment would
cause difficulties in timing, training and consistency in the
Training Programs at the Depot.
GCR Exemption
(d) Only one supplier, person or firm is capable of performing
the contract.
AIT Article 506
12 (b) to ensure compatibility with existing products, to
recognize exclusive rights, such as
exclusive licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain
specialized products that must
be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative.
NAFTA Article 1016
2 (b) where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with
the protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights,
or proprietary information or where there is an absence of
competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be
supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable
alternative or substitute exists;
WTO-AGP Article XV
1 (b) when, for works of art or for reasons connected with
protection of exclusive rights, such as patents or copyrights,
or in the absence of competition for technical reasons, the
products or services can be supplied only by a particular
supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;
Only known supplier
Advanced Interactive Systems
665 Andover Park West
Seattle, Washington
98188
Estimated Value - $191,904.00 Cdn
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.
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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.
