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:
CINE-SOURCE SALES AND SERVICE LTD.
2909 Boul. Taschereau
St-Hubert Quebec
Canada
J4T3K1
Nature of Requirements:
FLUID HEAD
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 has a requirement for the supply of one (1) fluid head, model 120EXEO'Connor (no substitute will be accepted) and its accessories, which will be used as a platform on which two hyperspectral cameras will be mounted, for delivery to DRDC - Valcartier, 2459 Route de la Bravoure, Building 53, Quebec, QC, Canada G3J 1X5.
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 fluid head must meet thefollowing specifications:
a) Must have a minimum load capacity of 80 kg (192 lbs), a tilt range capability of +90 to -90 degrees for a load capacity of 40 kg (100 lbs) with a centre of gravity of 8 inches (20 cm), and be equipped with an electronic display.
b) Must conform to the O’Connor model 120EXE.
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, CINE-SOURCE SALES AND SERVICES LTD., 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 4 to 6 weeks after contract award and no later than March 29, 2015.
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
CINE-SOURCE SALES AND SERVICES LTD.
2909, Taschereau Blvd.
St-Hubert, Quebec
J4T 3K1
10. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction servicesdescribed 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 suppliermeets 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 2:00 p.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.
