Cable Television

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
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: 
Bragg Communications Incorporated
EastLink Communications Ltd
Suite 19 - 155 Chain Lake Dr
Halifax
Halifax Nova Scotia
Canada
B3S1B3
Nature of Requirements: 
Cable Television

W168A-120002/A


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.	Requirement and sole source justification
The Department of National Defence requires the Install and
Supply of Basic Essential Cable Television Services to
forty-nine (49) locations as listed below at CFB Wainwright. The
cable services is required for a period of 60 months.

Two (2) outlets  will be required in Building 172, exact room
numbers are to be determined
All 49 locations will require the connection, provide cables,
fasteners, boxes and to provide Basic Essential Cable Services.
Eastlink Technical support is available 24hours/7days/365 days a
year at 1-877-813-1727.  There will be no additional charges
using the technical support.

3. 	Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
It is proposed to enter into a Contract with Eastlink
Wainwright, Alberta as this is the only company who can supply
the above requirement as they are the sole provider of cable
television in Wainwright, Alberta. Eastlink was awarded a cable
license granted by the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC), as such they have the right to offer cable
television service for the Wainwright area.

4.	Government Contracts Regulations Exception
	The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations
is invoked for this procurement under 		subsection 6(d) - "only
one person is capable of performing the work."

5.	Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights
	No new intellectual property will be created during the course
of this contract.

6.	Anticipated Contract period date of Proposed Contract
	October 15, 2012 - October 15, 2017

7.	 A cost estimate of the proposed contract
CAD $52,417.26 GST extra

8.	Proposed Contractor
	Eastlink
Unit 19, 155 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia
	B3K 5M3




9.	 Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

	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.

10. 	The closing date for a submission of a statement of
capabilities.
	The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is October 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM MDT


11. 	Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

	Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Hector Ho
Telus Plaza North
10025 Jasper Avenue, 5th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1S6
Telephone No. - (780) 497-3543 
Fax No. - (780) 497-3510





Quantity: Various

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the Public in
English.

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.