Flow Cytometer

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: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Becton Dickinson Canada Inc.
BD Biosciences
2100 Derry Road West
Suite 100
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N0B3
Nature of Requirements: 
Flow Cytometer

31970-152222/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

The National Research Council's National Institute for
Nanotechnology (NINT), Edmonton, Alberta, facilitates
fundamental research in nanobiology.  There is a requirement to
build capacity within the nanobiology core.  NINT is seeking the
supply and delivery of one (1) BC FACSCanto II Flow Cytometer
System.  The complete Flow Cytometer system must be received at
NINT, Edmonton, Alberta not later than October 16, 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	An optical system that features a patented design that
maximizes signal detection and increases sensitivity and
resolution for each color in a multicolor and multi-sized
particle assay.  The octagon and trigon are BD patented detector
arrays that use serial light reflections to guide signals to
their target detectors, resulting in highly efficient light
collection and providing maximum signal retention at the
detector level. This BD serial reflective design further
enhances instrument sensitivity by collecting the dimmest
emission signals first, moving from the longest wavelengths
(typically PE-Cy7) to the shortest (FITC).
M2	IVD certified BD FACSCanto II coupled with the IVD certified
BD FACSDiva Software employ the BD Cytometer Setup and Tracking
Beads which automate and standardize instrument setup,
performance tracking and quality control
M3	The fluidics system must be equipped with automatic back
flush of Sample Injection Port to minimize sample carryover,
control software.
M4	High Throughput System (HTS) allows for 96 well plate
acquisition in high throughout mode taking 15 min for
acquisition of entire plate.
M5	The system must have the ability to be equipped with an IVD
certified automated 40-tube loader.
M6	The system must have the ability to be equipped with 2 lasers
(blue/red) or 3 lasers (blue/red/violet).
	
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 BD Biosciences is the manufacturer and sole distributor of
the FACSCanto II Flow Cytometer System.  

Make and Model Required:  BD, FACSCanto II with FACSDiva Software

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)

8.	Delivery Date

All the deliverables are required on or before October 16, 2015.

9.	Cost Estimate of the Proposed Contract

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is $
104,790.00 (GST/HST extra).

10.	Name and Address of the Pre-identified Supplier

	BD Biosciences
	2100 Derry Road West, Suite 100
	Mississauga  ON   L5N 0B3

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 September 25, 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 Place, North Tower
	5th Floor, 10025 Jasper Avenue
	Edmonton, AB   T5J 1S6
	Email:  Elizabeth.logan@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
	Telephone:  (780) 497-3956
	Facsimile:   (780) 497-3510


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
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Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
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