Gas Chromatograph System, 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: 
Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
6705 Millcreek
Unit 5
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N5M4
Nature of Requirements: 
Gas Chromatograph 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

The Advanced Analytical Laboratory of CanmetENERGY at the Devon
location requires one (1) gas chromatograph sulphur
chemiluminescence system. This system will function as an
alternative to a previously purchased gas chromatograph system
for the routine analysis of hydrocarbons and sulphur containing
compounds and light gases in heavy crude samples.  Methods
developed on our existing instrument will be transferred to the
new equipment once they are deemed complete. The system must be
an Agilent 7890 gas chromatograph with a sulphur
chemiluminescence detector and Deans switch in order to be
interchangeable and compatible with previously established
methods in the lab.  

The contractor must supply a complete gas chromatograph system
including all necessary accessories for sample injection and
data processing.    

A full and complete set of operating, maintenance, and
troubleshooting manuals; along with diagnostic protocols and
list of spare parts for the entire system must also be included. 

The following specifications of the System are critical
functionalities required:

·	A split/splitless inlet, with the capability to upgrade or
change inlets in the future.  The inlet is necessary in order to
allow rapid heating of injected samples for introduction on to
the GC column.  
·	The split/splitless inlet must be suitable for all capillary
GC columns, and able to accommodate column inner diameters of 50
- 530 microns (µm).  
·	The split/splitless inlet must be capable of operating in
split mode, splitless mode and pressure-pulse splitless mode. 
·	The split/splitless inlet must be capable of operating at
temperatures up to 400oC, to ensure full vaporization of crude
samples.   
·	The second inlet on the GC must be a Programmed Temperature
Vaporization (PTV) inlet, with septum head.  
·	A liquid autosampler, with a minimum 16-vial sample capacity. 
The autosampler must have the capacity to be upgraded to a
higher capacity sample tray in the future.  An autosampler is
necessary for highly reproducible repeat injections of liquid
samples.  
·	The autosampler must have a variable sampling depth of -2 to
+30 mm above the default setting.  
·	An oven that is able to achieve temperatures of up to +400oC,
and must be fitted with an attachment to cool the oven to below
-30oC with liquid nitrogen.  Temperatures of up to 400oC are
necessary in order to burn the heavy compounds found in crude
oil off of the column, and sub-ambient temperatures are needed
for the separation of light gases.
·	The gas chromatograph oven must be capable of oven ramping
programs, with at least 20 ramps, and 21 plateaus, in order to
optimize separation and elution of injected compounds.
·	An electronic pneumatic control (EPC) to allow regulation of
inlet pressure. 
·	A microfluidics flow switching device (Deans Switch) that
allows for the diversion of gas flow from a column to separate
outlet points, either columns or detectors.  This must be
accompanied by a pressure control module or EPC. Device must
also be able to operate in a back-flush mode. Switching the gas
flow is necessary to isolate certain compounds for analysis, and
for using multiple detectors.
·	The gas chromatograph must come equipped with a flame
ionization detector (FID) in addition to the SCD.  A second
detector is needed in order to necessary in order to detect
non-sulphur containing compounds.  The FID must be compatible
with capillary column use. 
·	The gas chromatograph must be capable of running in constant
pressure/flow mode, as well as programmable pressure/flow mode. 
The capability to use different flow and pressure profiles is an
important optimization parameter in the development of methods.
·	An Ethernet interface for data acquisition and computer
control.  
·	All hardware must be manufactured and supported by a single
vendor.  This is necessary to ensure consistent warranty service
and troubleshooting throughout the lifetime of the equipment.  

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 $126,000.00

6.	Proposed Contractor

Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
6705 Millcreek
Unit 5
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N5M4
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.