Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
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:
Adelphi Technology, Inc.
2003 E. Bayshore Road
Redwood City California
United States
94063
Nature of Requirements:
NEUTRON GENERATOR
T8156-140043/A
Gosselin, Monique
Telephone No. - (819) 956-3803 ( )
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
Transport Canada has a requirement for the supply and
installation of one (1) Neutron Generator with user training for
up to 3 people for delivery to Ottawa, Ontario.
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities
Transport Canada wants to develop a hybrid X-ray / Neutron
Enhanced Screening system for detection of explosives and
contraband materials including narcotics and paper currency. It
is intended for use in air cargo and customs and border security
applications. The required equipment is the only commercially
available instrument which is an unsealed system where the
deuterium gas is fed continuously into the generator. The new
system must be certified by the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commision. The new system must have an neutron energy level at
2.5 mega electron volt (MeV). The new system must have a
neutron emission rate of 100 mega neutrons/second so that cargo
scanning can be done in a reasonably short period of time. The
new system must be on-site serviceable.
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 only known supplier of an Neutron Generator meeting all of
the above required technical specifications is Adelphi
Technology, Inc model DD-108 For this reason, it is proposed to
negotiate directly with the manufacturer, Adelphi Technology,
Inc., Redwood City, California, USA.
6. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following exclusion reasons is invoked under the Agreement
on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (b)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2 (b)
7. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
The system is requested by 31st December 2014.
8. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Adelphi Technology, inc
2003 E. Bayshore road
Redwood City, California
94063
USA
9. 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.
10. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is 18th August 2014, at 2:00 PM
11. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Monique Gosselin
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Scientific, Medical and Photographic Division - PV
Portage III - Floor: 6A2 - Room: 48
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada
K1A 0S5
Telephone: 819-856-3803
Facsimile: 819-956-3814
E-mail: m••••••••@•••••.••.ca
Delivery Date: 24/07/2014
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.
