Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/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:
Novacentrix
400 Parker Dr.
Suite 1110
Austin Texas
United States
78728
Nature of Requirements:
Photonic Curing System (PCS)
31184-166188/A
Quinn, Laurie
Telephone No. - (873) 469-3184
Fax No. - (819) 956-3814
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 National Research Council of Canada has a requirement for the supply of one photonic curing system (PCS). The PCS must be able to deliver short flashes (microseconds) of intense light to samples thereby heating inks to a curing temperature without significantly heating the underlying plastic substrate. The extent of heat transferred to the plastic layer, and therefore the extent of damaged sustained by the plastic layer, is determined by flash lamp specifications. The NovaCentrix Pulse Forge 1300 tool employs patented processing based on proprietary flash lamps. The NovaCentrix flash lamps satisfy NRC’s requirements for processing inks with high curing temperatures while simultaneously minimizing plastic layer damage and offers unique technical features not available through other vendors.
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 Novacentrix Pulse Forge 1300 meets thefollowing requirements:
•deliver a maximum radiant energy of 40 J/cm2, a peak radiant power of 30 kW/cm2, a pulse length range of 25 to 10 0000 microsecond, pulse length increment of 1 microsecond, a minimum pulse spacing of 20 microsecond
•a processing speed of up to 30 min/meters for a cure area of 300 mm x150 mm
•include a sealed volume for gas filtration with HEPA filtration
•include an integrated bolometer sensor to record and calibrate the energy delivered to the samples.
•offers simulation S/W to predetermine optimal sample energy profile.
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)
World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement
5.Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
The Novacentrix Pulse Forge 1300 has the following unique technical features not available through other vendors which are required for NRC’s printable electronics facility.
•Deliver a radiant energy of at least 40 J/cm2, a peak radiant power of at least 30 kW/cm2, a pulse length range of 25 to 10 0000 microseconds, pulse length increment of 1 microsecond and a minimum pulse spacing of 20 microseconds.
The peak power delivery is the key factor in the ability to heat the ink without damaging the plastic layer and for this reason, only photonic curing systems that can deliver these high radiant energies and high peak radiant powers are acceptable in ensuring minimum plastic layer damage. Short pulse length and the ability to pulse shape also ensure minimal heat is transfer from the ink to the plastic layer thereby preventing damage
•A processing speed of up to 30 min/meters for a cure area of 300 mm x150 mm
A processing speed of up to 30 min/meters is required to demonstrate the compatibility of the PCS with roll-to-roll printing processing. A cure area of 300 mm x 150 mm is required in order to use the equipment using standard test patterns.
•Include an on-board HEPA filtration
PCS tool must be designed to manage sample byproducts. A sealed area for gas filtration along with HEPA filtration to process the spent air will allow the use of the instrument to be in compliance with NRC health and safety (H&S) guidelines.
•Include an integrated bolometer sensor to record and calibrate the energy delivered to the samples.
In order to effectively report to clients, the NRC requires the tool to have integrated bolometer sensor to record and calibrate the energy delivered to the samples. The accurate and direct measurement of energy is important as it allows the results of testing to be quantitatively modelled using simulation software. Furthermore,it allows the results from different trials to be compared whether on the same instrument or a different tool or model. This feature will allow accurate transfer of knowledge of the optimized curing conditions to industry clients.
•Offer simulationS/W to predetermine optimal sample energy profile
For any photonic curing system, the optimal energy profile (pulse frequency, pulse length, peak energy and pulse spacing) needs to be determined for every material sample. Simulation software allowsthe user to identify suitable process conditions without having to process the samples and measure the sample response to the conditions. Therefore the simulation software would lead to a high throughput of analyzed samples.
6.Government ContractsRegulations Exception(s)
The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work".
7.Exclusions and/or Limited TenderingReasons
The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified:
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article(s) 506 12.(b) where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists;
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article(s) 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 orsubstitute exists.
World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) - Article(s) 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 ofcompetition for technical reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists
8.Ownership of Intellectual Property
Ownership of any Foreground Intellectual Property arising out of the proposed contract will vest in the Contractor.
9.Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
The equipment is requested to be delivered by November 30, 2016.
10.Cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract, including options is $190,500.00 USD (GST/HST extra).
11.Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Name: Novacentrix
Address: 400 Parker Dr., Suite 1110, Austin, Texas 78728
12.Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to 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.
13.Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities.
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is October 6, 2016
14.Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Laurie Quinn, Supply Specialist
Scientific, Medical and Photographic Division
Commercial and Consumer Products Directorate
6A2 (36) Place du Portage, Phase III
11 rue Laurier, Gatineau Quebec K1A 0S5
Telephone: 873-469-3184
Facsimile: 819-956-3814
E-mail: l••••••••@••••••••.gc.a
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.
