Extraction Kits and Mastermix Reagents

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 01581-200671/A dated 2022-01-11 with a closing of 2022-02-01 at 14:00 MST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

01581-200671/B
Extraction Kits and Mastermix Reagents
Kae Grewal
Procurement Specialist 
Western Region
Telephone: (780) 231-4719
Fax: (418) 566-6167

BACKGROUND

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Swift Current Research and Development Centre (SCRDC) has a requirement for a 3-Year Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) for the supply and delivery of Sbeadex Kits and KASP Mastermix Reagent on an "as required" basis in the form of call-ups. The kits must be compatible with SCRDC’s oKtopure DNA extraction instrument and KASP Genotyping Platform. The Sbeadex Kits must be customized for SCRDC’s Marker Assisted Cereals Breeding Program. Up to two Standing Offers will be issued against this requirement, one Standing Offer for each category.

The expiry date of chemical reagents and all other products shipped must be at least six months from the date of the call up against the standing offer. In the event that product is received by the client that will expire in less than 6 months from the date of the call up against the standing offer, the product will be returned to the supplier at the cost of the supplier. The supplier must pay for shipping and handling to return the noncompliant product as well as pay for shipping and handling to supply the correct product.

TERM OF STANDING OFFER
April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025

DELIVERABLES

There are two categories. The Contractor must supply and deliver the following goods as per Appendix 1 to Annex A.
Category A: Customized SbeadexTM Maxi Plant Reagent Kit 
Category B: KASP Mastermix Reagent
DELIVERY DATE
Although delivery is requested to be made within eight (8) weeks from receipt of a call-up document, the best delivery that can be offered is                                                                           day(s) / week(s) (Offeror to clarify)

DELIVERY LOCATION

Swift Current Research and Development Centre
1 Airport Road, PO Box 1030
Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2
 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will be responsible for the customs and duties. AAFC’s Customs Broker is FedEx Trade Networks. Vendors are to consult with FedEx Trade Network to charge AAFC the customs and duties fees before shipping the deliverables.


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.