Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer - Calgary, AB

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/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: 
Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
6705 Millcreek
Unit 5
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N5M4
Nature of Requirements: 
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer - Calgary, AB

Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

1.	Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department 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 goods, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified supplier.  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 officer will proceed to a full
tendering process. 
 
2.	Definition of the requirement and justification for the
pre-identified supplier

The Geological Survey of Canada Calgary (SGCC) requires an
integrated Gas Chromatography - Quadrupole - Time of Flight Mass
Spectrometer (GC-QToFMS) data system to carry out the analysis
of whole crude oil, refined petroleum products, refined and
crude petroleum fractions for detailed compositional
characterisation and mapping of organic compound classes that
contain potent information on their genetic origin, thermal
evolution and environmental impact.

The rationale for the acquisition of this instrument lies in its
ability to perform a complete analysis of samples in a one-shot
process, thus eliminating many of the preparative steps.  These
steps were previously necessary, but also constituted multiple
sources of analytical error.  

The Agilent 7200 GC-QToF is currently the only known integrated
system that can eliminate these sources of analytical error. 

In the interest of obtaining results with increased accuracy and
precision, the proposed system must be supplied by a single
vendor on a single proposal.  It must also meet the criteria
below:

i.	Screen samples for unknowns and for the quantitation of
target compounds.
ii.	Easily change the complete source (repeller, ion volume,
extraction lens and filaments) over to a CI source without
venting.
iii.	Fully integrate to allow the control and operation of the
Gas Chromatograph (GC), Mass Spectrometer (MS), GC-PAL
autosampler, and data processing system from a single software
platform.
iv.	Include an advanced statistical analysis package capable of
directly analyzing acquired, deconvoluted data files and
identifying correlations based on ANOVA, student's T tests and a
variety of other statistical models.
v.	Operate on a software platform that is compatible with the
GSCC's existing Agilent GC/MS Single Quadropole instruments.

3.	Criteria for assessment of the statement of capabilities
(minimum essential requirements)

Specifications for the GC:

i.	The GC must be fitted with a split/splitless injector.
ii.	Must have electronic pressure control and display pressure
setpoints to 0.001 psi.
iii.	Must be fitted with a Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) and
capillary column effluent splitter (such as a microfluidics
splitter) to split capillary column between FID and MS.
iv.	Must have a CTC GC-PAL liquid only injector with all
associated hardware and software.

Specifications for the MS:

i.	Must be an MS/MS Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF) instrument
with microchannel plate, photomultiplier-based detector.
ii.	Must be able to be operated in Multiple Reaction Monitoring
(MRM) mode and have proven comparable results to the GSCC's
existing GC-Triple Quadrupole MS (Varian 1200L).
iii.	The ToF MSmust have a mass revolution of at least 10 000
(FWHM).
iv.	Must be based on 4 GHz or higher analog-to-digital
electronics for high resolution, sensitive, accurate mass data
acquisition.
v.	For stability, the flight tube must be vacuum-insulated to
eliminate temperature-related mass drift.
vi.	Must be based on a true EI source for comparison with
historic and future CG/MS data.  APCI or other modified LC/MS
type sources are unacceptable.
vii.	Must be able to easily change the complete source
(repeller, ion volume, extraction lens and filaments) over to a
CI source without venting.
viii.	Must include an advanced statistical analysis software
package capable of directly analyzing acquired, deconvoluted
data files and identifying correlations based on ANOVA,
student's T tests and a variety of other statistical models.

Specifications for the GC-MS data system:

i.	Must provide integrated control of the GC, MS and a CTC
GC-PAL liquid autosampler.
ii.	Must include license for up to 8 off-line users.

Specifications for miscellaneous:

i.	All cables, tubing, power cords and fittings required for
installation and operation must be included along with complete
operation and maintenance manuals.
ii.	Any gas generators (such as Nitrogen) required for cooling
gas must be included.
iii.	Specify site requirements.
iv.	The system must have a one year warranty beginning on the
date of acceptance of the system by the site authority.  The
proposal must include up to three years of extended warranty or
a standard service contract for up to 3 years immediately
following the expiry of the warranty period.
v.	All prices must include delivery to, and installation in, the
Geological Survey of Canada laboratory in Calgary and also the
cost of on-site training in set-up, maintenance and operation of
the system at the time of installation.
vi.	All equipment must be approved by the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). 

4.	Applicability of the trade agreements to the procurement

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement
(WTO-AGP)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5.	Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government
Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is
capable of performing the contract.

6.	Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT)

"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;"

Article XV, Section 1 (b) of the World Trade Organization -
Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

"when, for works of art or for reasons connected with protection
of exclusive rights, such as patents or copyrights, or in the
absence of competition for technical reasons, the products or
services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no
reasonable alternative or substitute exists;"

Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)

"where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the
protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or
proprietary information or where there is an absence of
competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be
supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable
alternative or substitute exists;"

7.	Period of the proposed contract or delivery date

The system must be delivered on Monday 31 March 2014.

8.	Cost estimate of the proposed contract

The estimated value of the contract is $467 349.66 CDN.

9.	Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

	Agilent Technologies Canada
	6705 Millcreek Drive, Unit 5
	Mississauga, ON  L5N 5M4

10.	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.

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.

11.	Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Name:		Mario Giguère
Position:	Supply Officer
Tel:		(780) 497-3788
Fax:		(780 497-3510
E-mail:		mario.giguere@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.