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: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Stratasys Inc.
7665 Commerce Way
Eden Prairie Minnesota
United States
55344
Nature of Requirements:
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology 3D printing system
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
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Valcartier requires the provision of one (1) 3D additive manufacturing system using FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology for parts manufacturing by rapid prototyping printing, principally using materials as : ABS, Polycarbonate et Nylon, for delivery at DRDC - Valcartier, 2459, route de la Bravoure, building 53, Québec, QC, G3J 1X5 Canada.
The need of a 3D printer able to produce parts of reasonable dimensions (14 in. x 12 in. x 12 in.) with an accuracy of ± 0.005 in. or ± 0.0015 in./in., made of polycarbonate and nylonis essential to be able to deliver our S&T (Science & Technology) projects.
The use of these materials is critical because of their mechanical, thermal and chemical properties which are significantly higher than material (ABS) normally used by othertechnologies.
3. Evaluation Criteria of Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following specifications:
The FDM 3Dmanufacturing system must meet the following specifications:
a. Build envelope XYZ (minimum): 14 in. x 12 in. x 12 in.
b. Printing material (minimum):
ABS-M30 (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene 25% to 70% stronger than standard ABS)
ABS-ESD7 (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) with static dissipative properties.
ABS-M30i (high strength acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
Nylon 12
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate-ISO (biocompatible)
c. Layer thickness (minimum):
0.005 in., 0.007 in., 0.010 in., 0.013 in.
d. Achievable accuracy (minimum):
±0.005 in. or ±0.0015 in./in. , whichever is greater.
e. Material bays:
Qty=2 (1 model & 1 support)
f. Network communication: 10/100 base T connection. Ethernet protocol
g. Software features and capabilities:
Prepare manufacturing from STL files
Automatically slicing and generating support structures and material extrusion paths
Optimize build orientation for maximum strength and smoothest surface finish
Customize supports for fast, easy removal and best use of materials
Program pauses into the build for any reason, such as to embed hardware or
circuitry
Manipulate tool paths for advanced control over part properties.
h. Power requirements: 208VAC 3 phase, 50/60 Hz, 18 amps. If different provide
transformer
i. Warranty (minimum): 1 year
4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:
- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
The supplier selected in advance and identified with the section 9, Stratasys, is to our knowledge the only supplier meeting all the specifications required in the section 3. He is the only retailer authorized in Canada.
6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)
The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection: 6(d) - ?only one person is capable of performing the work".
7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:
- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12(b);
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2b).
8. Delivery date
Products must be delivered between 3 to 4 weeks after contract award and no later than March 29, 2015.
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Stratasys
7665 Commerce Way
Eden Prairie
MN 55344-2001
USA
10. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and availableto 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. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is February 16, 2016 at 2:00p.m. (EST).
12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Odette Bernier
DirectionDirection des approvisionnements / Supply Directorate
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada / Public Works and Government Services Canada
601-1550 avenue d'Estimauville / 1550 d'Estimauville avenue, Suite 601
Québec (Québec) G1J 0C7
Courriel : o••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Téléphone / Telephone : (418) 649-2813
Télécopieur /Facsimile : (418) 648-2209
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.
