Genetic Analyzer

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Nature of Requirements: 
THIS CANCEL AND SUPERSEDES NOTICE PW-$EDM-607-10114 PUBLISHED ON
GETS ON 2014-01-31 AND AMENDED ON 2014-03-11.  


1.  TITLE:  GENETIC ANALYZER

2.  SECURITY:
There is no security requirement associated with the requirement.

3.  REQUIREMENT:
The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), The
Canadian Animal Genetic Resources (CAGR) program has a mandate
to protect Canadian domestic livestock, poultry and heritage
breeds through the collection and cryopreservation of germplasm.
 This initiative is achieved through independent donations from
producers and artificial insemination (AI) centers interested in
the conservation of animal genetics.  A portion of these
donations are used in research projects investigating,
characterizing and evaluating the genetic diversity of these
species.  To realize the different research projects, the CAGR
requires the acquisition of a genetic analyzer which will
facilitate current and future projects investigating genetic
diversity and characterization of Canadian livestock and poultry
species. Our group needs to replace its current genetic analyzer
(ABI 3130xl, Life Technologies). The next genetic analyzer must
have the capability of genotyping SSR (Simple Stranded Repeats)
and serve as an adequate platform for producing high quality
sequence data used to assess mtDNA lineage, and haplotype
diversity within and among livestock populations. In addition,
this system must also have the capability to test SNPs, which
will be of interest for future genetic diversity and
conservation projects within the CAGR. Finally, the new system
must be able to read the over 2000 existing .fsa (fragment
analysis) files that have been generated with the current DNA
analyzer.

The Minimum Performance Specification are included in Annex "A"
and Annex "C" of the solicitation.

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION:  
Mandatory technical evaluation criteria are included in Annex
"C" of the solicitation. 

Contractor selection will be based on the responsive bid with
the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a
contract.

5. DELIVERY DATE: 
Delivery is mandatory to be no later than 2014-March-31.

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venture, must provide a complete list of names of all
individuals who are currently directors of the Bidder. Bidders
bidding as sole proprietorship, including those bidding as a
joint venture, must provide the name of the owner. Bidders
bidding as societies, firms, or partnerships do not need to
provide lists of names. If the required names have not been
received by the time the evaluation of bids is completed, Canada
will inform the Bidder of a time frame within which to provide
the information. Failure to provide the names within the time
frame specified will render the bid non-responsive. Providing
the required names is a mandatory requirement for contract award.

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

Contracting Authority

Lorraine Jenkinson 
Supply Specialist 
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch, Western Region 
Telus Plaza North 
10025 Jasper Avenue, 5th Floor 
Edmonton, AB  T5J 1S6 

Telephone:  (780) 497-3593 		  Facsimile:  (780) 497-3510 
E-mail address:  Lorraine.Jenkinson@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca



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