Gas Chromatograph Pyrolyzer Probe for Crude Analysis, 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: 
Chromatographic Specialties Inc.
300 LAURIER BLVD
P.O. BAG 1150
BROCKVILLE Ontario
Canada
K6V5W1
Nature of Requirements: 
Pyrolyzer Probe System, Devon, Alberta.

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

             Gas Chromatograph Pyrolyzer Probe for Crude Analysis

The Advanced Analytical Laboratory of CanmetENERGY at the Devon
location requires one (1) gas chromatograph compatible pyrolyzer
probe.  This system will function as an alternative to
previously purchased pyrolyzer probes, for the analysis of
hydrocarbons and sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen containing
compounds in heavy crude samples.  The system must be a CDS
Analytical pyrolyzer probe in order to be interchangeable and
compatible with previously established methods in the lab.  
The successful bidder must supply a complete pyrolyzer probe
system including all necessary accessories for sample
introduction and attachment/installation to an Agilent 7890 gas
chromatograph system.  Full on-site installation and set-up must
be included.  

            Requirements - Pyrolyzer Probe System

      The pyrolyzer must have a resistively heated element with
coiled platinum filament for                            variable
temperature control;
	The filament temperature must be adjustable in 1°C increments
to 1400°C;
	The element must have variable heating rates of 0.01°C/minute
to 20,000°C/second;
	Heating times should be variable in the range of 0.01 second to
999.99 minutes;
	The pyrolyzer interface must have variable temperature in 1°C
increments up to 350°C;
	The pyrolyzer trap must have variable temperature in 1°C
increments to 350°C;
	The catalyst reactor must be able to achieve pressures up to
500 psi;
	Reactor temperature must be adjustable in 1°C increments up to
800°C;
	Reactor catalyst tube must be of dimensions 3" x 1/4" 316
stainless steel;
	The reactor catalyst tube must be capable of using different
catalyst types;
	The reactor must be capable of using different reactant gases;
	System must be capable of up to eight temperature profiles with
a GC start per step;
	The pyrolyzer must have a built-in trap that allows for
pyrolysis in a reactant atmosphere,                      
subsequent trapping of the components and then desorption for GC
analysis;  
	The trap temperature must be variable up to 350°C;
	The trap must have programmable heating, in 1°C/min increments
up to 600°C/min;


            Requirements - Accessories

	The pyrolyzer system must come equipped with the following
accessories:
	Stainless steel catalyst reactor tube, packed with 60:80 mesh
Tenax;
	Minimum 20 fire-polished quartz tubes that are compatible with
the pyrolyzer;
	Quartz wool;
	Quartz boat fitted for ¼" coil probe;
	Vespel ferrule, ¼", 6 mm I.D.;
	Filament rod (1/4") for high pressure (500 psi) coil probe;
	Sorbent tube, 4 1/2" long, 6 mm O.D., packed with 160 mg of
20:35 mesh Tenax-TA;

3.	Trade Agreements

Ÿ	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;"

Ÿ	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 $75,759.70

6.	Proposed Contractor

Chromatographic Specialties Inc
             300 Laurier Blvd
             P.O. BAG 1150
             Brockville, Ontario
             K6V 5W1
             Canada
	
7.	Departmental Contact Person

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

Name:		Alex Tikhonovitch
Position:	Supply Specialist
Tel:		(780) 497-3541
Fax:		(780) 497-3510
E-mail:		alex.tikhonovitch@pwgsc.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 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.


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.