Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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:
ESBE Scientific Industries Inc.
80 McPherson Street
Markham Ontario
Canada
L3R3V6
Nature of Requirements:
HOMEGENIZER SYSTEM
K8E11-210047/A
Nigam, Nidhi
Telephone No. - 587) 532-8142
Fax No. - (780) 497-3510
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 Hydrology Research Centre, Saskatoon of Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) requires "Precellys Evolution Super Homogenizer" with high sample capacity (up to 24 samples at one time ), flexibility of sample size tubes for various tissues/organisms (0.3mL in well-plate format, 0.5, 2, 7 and 15mL size tubes), and an integrated Cryolys evolution unit for complete control of the temperature for all tube sizes between 0 °C and 4 °C during sample grinding to prevent DNA, RNA & protein degradation of thermosensitive molecules.
The said purchase will be used for supporting internal research projects and servicing externalclients.
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 product/equipment/system (as appropriate) meets the following requirements:
1. A tissue homogenizer with integrated sample cooling for all grinding tube sizes identified
1.1 Capability of processing different tube sizes; 0.5, 2, 7, and 15ml and 0.3ml well-plate format
1.2 Can process up to 24 tubes at one time.
2. Cryolys Integrated cooling system.
2.1 Control temperature during samples grinding to prevent DNA, RNA & Protein degradation of thermosensitive molecules
3. Proprietary automatic tube locking system for added safety
3.1 The patented locking vacuum system of the tubes during the process. The Press ’n block system saves time and energy. It makes it easier to handle equipment and secures the tubes before the grinding process. Increased safety.
4.0 Powerful 3D motion, up to 10 000rpm.
4.1 Ensures equal homogenization efficiency for all processed samples (up to 24 at once) to disrupt any type of sample (even the hardest) in seconds with perfect reproducibility while limiting heat generation.
4. APPLICABILITY OF THE TRADE AGREEMENT(S) TO THE PROCUREMENT
The procurement is subject to the following trade agreement.
Canadian free Trade agreement (CFTA).
5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SUPPLIER
The National Hydrology Research Centre, Saskatoon of Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) requires Precellys Evolution Super Homogenizer based on bead-beating with high sample capacity (up to 24 samples), flexibility of sample size tubes for various tissues/organisms (0.3mL in well-plate format, 0.5, 2, 7 and 15mL size tubes), and an integrated cooling unit (the Cryolys) for complete control of the temperature during samples grinding to prevent DNA, RNA & protein degradation of thermosensitive molecules. Preservation of thermosensitive molecules (enzymes, DNA/RNA, metabolites) is a key factor when processing samples for the NMR spectrometer. High throughput is also important.
a. ESBE Scientific is the sole licensed provider of Precellys lysing equipment sales in Canada. They are the sole licensed provider of Precellys Evolution Super Homogenizer with the patented cooling capability (the Cryolys) and a micro well plate adapter. This instrument is unique and meets the requirements precisely for processing large batches of samples at a precisely controlled low temperature from 0-4 degrees C.
b. This Precellys homogenizer maintains sample integrity and purity as no moving parts touch the sample. All homogenization occurs within the sample tube. There is no cleaning needed between samples, and up to 24 samples can be processed simultaneously, or up to 96 300uL well plates.
c. When combined with the integrated Cryolys Evolution, the only patented integrated cooling unit, Precellys Evolution offers complete control of the temperature during samples grinding to prevent DNA, RNA & Protein degradation of thermosensitive molecules.
6. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS REGULATIONS EXCEPTION(S)
The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - "only one person or company is capable of performing the work".
7. EXCLUSIONS AND/OR LIMITED TENDERING REASONS
CFTA Article 513: Limited Tendering
(b) If the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute goods or services exist for any of the following reasons:
(iii) due to absence of competition for technical reasons.
8. PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT OR DELIVERY DATE
All deliverables must be delivered within 6 weeks after contract award.
9. COST ESTIMATE OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT
The estimated value of the contract, is $29,977.17 (GST extra).
10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SUPPLIER
ESBE Scientific
80 McPherson Street
Markham, Ontario
L3R 3V6
11. 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.
12. CLOSING DATE FOR A SUBMISSION OF A STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is September 8, 2020 at 2:00PM MST
13. INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Name: Nidhi Nigam
Title: Procurement Officer
Directorate: Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch Western Region
Address: Canada Place
10th Floor 9700 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4C3
Telephone: 587-532-8142
Facsimile: 780-497-3510
E-mail address: n••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
