155MM MUZZLE BORESIGHT ADAPTER

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
GRAFLEX INC
15855 Assembly Loop, Suite 100
Jupiter Florida
United States
33478
Nature of Requirements: 
SOLICITATION NUMBER: W8476-133960/A

1. Advanced Contracts Award Notice:

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.

2. REQUIREMENT

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
the manufacture and aquisition of a quantity of Boresight
adapters.

1. Adapter to be used with the M777 155mm Lightweight Howitzers.

2. The boresight adapters must be compatable with the Graflex
boresight equipment and  
     Telescope.

3.Weigh approximately 26-27 lbs 

3. Applicability of trade agreements or other obligations:

This requirement is excluded the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA), the World Trade Organization-Agreement on
Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), and the Comprehensive Land
Claims Agreement (CLCAs).  The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
applies.


4. GCR exception and Limited Tendering Reason:

The Department of National Defence (DND) currently utilizes the
Graflex Boresight System for calibrating its weapons and will
utilize the same system for the calibration of the M777 155mm
Lightweight Howitzers by use of an adapter sized to the 155mm
calibre.

Graflex Inc. holds the interlectual property rights to the
Graflex boresighting equipment and therefore Canada believes
that Graflex is the only supplier that can manufacture adapters
that will interface with the Graflex boresight equipment chiefly
the Graflex telescope.

The above meets the criteria of article 506 para 12 (b) of the
Agreement on Internal Trade for a sole source acquisition: 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.

5. The Period of Proposed Contract -  6 Months

6. estimated cost:  $75,000.00


7. Suppliers Rights To Submit a Statement of Capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods described herein, may submit a statement of
capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority identified
in this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly
demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.


Suppliers may inquire or submit a statement of capabilities to
the Contracting Authority:

Norm Patrick,
Supply Specialist,
8C2
Place du Portage,
11, Laurier Street,
Gatineau P.Q.
K1A 0S5

Telephone:    (819) 956-6830
Fax:               (819) 956-5650
E-Mail:         norm.patrick@pwgsc.gc.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.