Laboratory Density Meter DMA 4500 M, Devon, Alberta

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: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Anton Paar USA
4921 Place Olivia
St. Laurent Quebec
Canada
H4R2V6
Nature of Requirements: 
Laboratory Density Meter DMA 4500 M, Devon, Alberta

1.	Purpose of an Advance Contract 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 requirements and sole source justification

NRCan, Devon, Alberta has a requirement for the supply and
delivery of a Laboratory Density Meter DMA 4500 M and an XSample
452 H Heated Sample Changer. The Density Meter and the Heated
Sample Changer must be able to attach to each other. The Density
Meter will be used for measuring density samples at a specific
temperature. The Heated Sample Changer will be used for loading
samples into the Density Meter to produce data, the Heated
Sample Changer will also allow NRCan to operate the system
unattended. The Density Meter must have a mandatory camera, this
would allow the operator to see the entire tube to entire the
sample is free of air bubbles and that the cleaning procedure
was effective. The camera must be able to image the entire cell
and allow the user to check for quality of the unique and varied
sample the lab deals with.

2.1 Minimum Essential Requirements

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its product meets the following
specifications:

The Density Meter must:
	
Be able to handle bitumen samples with the Heated Sample Changer
(be able to attach to each other), and be calibrated over the
whole temperature range with one point.
Have the ability to measure density at 15.6C (standard temp) of
samples that do not flow below 60C and must automatically clean
the cell afterwards.
Must have a camera that allows the operator to see the entire
tube to ensure the sample is free of air bubbles and that the
cleaning procedure was effective. The camera must be able to
image the entire cell and allow the user to check for quality of
the unique and varied sample the lab deals with.


3.	Trade Agreements

	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;"

	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;"

4.	Government Contracts Regulations Exception

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.

5.	Total Estimated Value 

CAD $52,259.55 (GST included)

6.	Proposed Contractor

	Anton Paar Canada
             4921 Place Olivia, H4R 2V6 Saint Laurent / Quebec,
Canada              	
7.	Departmental Contact Person

Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of
capabilities to:

Name:		Anthony Tiet
Position:	Student Procurement Officer
Tel:		(780) 497-3649
Fax:		(780) 497-3510
E-mail:		anthony.tiet@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

8.	Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers

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 officers 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.
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.