Solvent Extraction Unit

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: 
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (MISSISSAUGA) INC.
2845 Argentia Rd
Unit 4
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N8G6
Nature of Requirements: 
Solvent Extraction Unit - Devon, Alberta

23295-150441/A
Logan, Elizabeth
Telephone No. - (780) 497-3956 (    )
Fax No. - (780) 497-3510

1.	Advance Contract Award Notice

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

Natural Resources Canada, Devon, Alberta is seeking a supply and
delivery of one (1) Solvent Extraction System, used in the
research of by-products that have been released or leached into
the environment by a treated tailings deposit.  To functionally
assess the chemical components they will need to be extracted
from the clay mineral after treatment has been applied.  To do
this successfully requires an automated solvent extraction unit
due to the significant amount of samples that are processed and
sample automation is a priority.   The complete Solvent
Extraction Unit must be received at Natural Resources Canada,
Devon, Alberta, no later than March 27, 2015. 

3.	Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities
(Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of
capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements:

Item	Description
M1	The extractor must be able to perform the patented (patent
#5843311) Accelerated solvent extraction method: a high pressure
extraction process.
M2	The extractor must have a minimum of 24-position sample cell
carousel with minimum of two rinse positions for unattended
operation.
M3	Extractor must have automatic rinsing between samples as a
user selectable option.
M4	Extractor must have the ability to perform multiple
sequential extractions per individual cells.  Extracts can then
be collected into the same or different collection vials.
M5	Extractor must have an integrated solvent controller
permitting the use of up to three solvents. These solvents can
be mixed and introduced to the extraction cell in preset ratios.
M5	The extractor must be able to accommodate either 60mL or
250mL collection bottles
M6	The extractor must fit an allocated footprint space of 44
inches wide x 30 inches deep x 42 inches high.
M7	All extraction solvents need to be collected.  For the
purpose of the research program the following options must be
available: a)The extracted solvent supernatant from each solvent
extraction exercised on the same sample (toluene and iso-propyl
alcohol) are to be collected in separate collection bottles
(i.e. one bottle collects the first extract supernatant and a
second bottle collects the supernatant from the second
extraction -using a different solvent; OR b)The extracted
solvent supernatant from each solvent extraction (using toluene
followed by an extraction with iso-propyl alcohol) will be
collected in the same solvent collection bottle.
M8	The instrument must be capable of being operated unattended
and be able to shutdown automatically once an extraction
sequence is complete.
M9	The extractor must have automated oven temperature control
(up to 200C) and pressure control (up to 1500 psi).  The unit
will be capable of temperature control of +/- 5C from the set
point.
M10	The extractor must be capable of performing US EPA Method
3545A.  
M11	The extractor must have a wide variety of sample cells. 
Preferred sizes that should be available include: 1 ml, 5 ml, 10
ml, 22 ml, 34 ml, 66 ml and 100 ml. Cells should be constructed
of stainless steel and will be able to withstand the
temperatures and pressures of the unit processes.
M12	The extractor must have an integrated solvent controller
permitting the use of up to three solvents. These solvents can
be mixed and introduced to the extraction cell in preset ratios.
M13	The extractor must have the ability to perform multiple
sequential extractions per individual cells.  Extracts can then
be collected into the same or different collection vials.
M14	Safety features must include the following: a)The extractor
must have automatic shut-off in the event of sensor failure
b)The extractor must be able to store system errors information
for retrieval at the end of the extraction run(s) c)The extract
in the collection vial must be cool enough for a technician to
immediately take from the extractor and move to the next step in
your process. d)The extractor must be able to operate without
fume-hood and solvent vapor is not expelled into the atmosphere.
 e)The extractor must have a built in vapor sensor and the
extractor will shut down if vapor levels are detected to be
above accepted safety limits. f)The extractor must be able to
monitor each sample for pressure and temperature. Every sample
is monitored to ensure each sample is extracted as the users'
method states. g)The extractor must have automatic pressure
sensor and pressure relief during extraction cell heat up. h)The
extractor must have built in fluid sensors that detect the fluid
levels during the extract collection.


4.	Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

The 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 Dionex ASE 350 Solvent Extraction System, provides patented
Thermo Unit technology that is unique to the vendor. 

The Dionex ASE 350 is the only known Solvent Extraction System
that meets this requirement.  Thermo Fisher Scientific is the
sole supplier of the Dionex ASE 350.

Make and Model Required:  Dionex ASE 350

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 contract.

7.	Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) 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 2
(b)

9.	Delivery Date

All the deliverables are required on or before March 27, 2015.

9.	Cost Estimate of the Proposed Contract

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is
$73,500.00 (GST/HST extra).

10.	Name and Address of the Pre-identified Supplier

	Thermo Fisher Scientific
	2845 Argentia Rd, Unit 4
	MISSISSAUGA  ON  L5N 8G6

11.	Suppliers' Right to Submit a Statement of Capabilities:

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services and/or 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.

12.	Closing Date for a Submission of a Statement of Capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is February 6, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. MST.

13.	Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities

	Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be delivered to:

	Elizabeth Logan
	Supply Specialist
	Public Works and Government Services Canada
	Western Region - Acquisitions Branch
	ATB Tower North,  5th Floor
	10025 Jasper Avenue
	Edmonton, AB   T5J 1S6

	Telephone:  (780) 497-3956
	Facsimile:   (780) 497-3510

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
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pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
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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.