Glycemic Index Analyzer

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: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Folio Instruments Inc.
277 Manitou Dr.
Unit A
Kitchener Ontario
Canada
N2C1L4
Nature of Requirements: 
Solicitation Number:		01E91-140288
Title:				Glycemic Index and Resistant Starch Analyzer

Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community
that a department or agency intends to award a contract for
goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier,
thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in
bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no
supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the
requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date
stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed
with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

Requirement

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Guelph Food Research Centre,
Guelph, Ontario, has a requirement for the supply and delivery
of an Automated In Vitro Glycemic Index (GI) and Resistant
Starch (RS) Analyzer system.  The instrument simulates human
digestion and, with the addition of enzymes and buffers, breaks
down starchy foods to glucose, which is measured via an online
monitor, then ultimately calculates their glycemic index and
resistant starch content (i.e. foods that qualify for in vivo GI
testing).

Statement of Capabilities

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its product meets the following Minimum
Mandatory Specifications for an Automated In Vitro Glycemic
Index (GI) and Resistant Starch (RS) Analyzer:

- The GI/RS Analyzer must be automated, programmable, and
computer controlled.  
- The GI/RS Analyzer must have the capacity to simultaneously
analyze a minimum of 10 (ten) starchy high carbohydrate food
samples.
- The GI/RS Analyzer must have an automated GI Determination
Function. 
- The GI/RS Analyzer must have an automated RS Determination
Function. 
- The GI/RS Analyzer must have good analytical precision with an
inter-assay coefficient of variation     (CV) of between 7% and
12%.
- The GI/RS Analyzer must be able to do glucose analysis with a
high level of accuracy and precision as evident by an
inter-assay coefficient of variation (CV) of between 1% and 6%.
- The bidder's bench top GI/RS system (including computer) must
not exceed 1500 mm wide, 900 mm depth and 1500mm high.  

The supplier must also supply a computer system, monitor, and
software for the GI/RS system, to provide complete control and
data acquisition.  The computer, monitor, and software must meet
the following Minimum Mandatory Specifications:

Computer:

-	CPU inter core I7-3770with 8 meg cache, 3.0 GHZ
-	8 gig memory 1600 MHZ (2 module)
-	Minimum 250 gig 3.5 SATA
-	Integrated network card 
-	1 gig memory for video
-	Minimum of 6 USB ports
-	Minimum 16x DVD +/-RW drive
-	3 year support and 3 year next business day on-site warranty.




	Monitor:

-	Size:  22 - 24" monitor
-	Speaker: built in speaker
-	Port : minimum one USB port
-	Resolution: 1920 x 1080
-	Connectivity: VGA and DVI

The system must have the necessary cables for communication with
associated equipment.

Software:

-	The operating system must be compatible with Window 7
Professional, 64 bit; if not available 32 bit to ensure
compatibility with local area network. 
-	The software must have the application and methods for
glycemic index determinations.
-	The software must have the application and methods for
resistant starch determinations.
-	All software updates and new releases must be provided for a
period of one year following the acceptance.
	
Trade Agreements

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The pre-identified supplier has been identified as the only
supplier capable of providing an Automated In Vitro Glycemic
Index (GI) and Resistant Starch (RS) Analyzer meeting the
required specifications as detailed above.

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".

Limited Tendering Reasons

The following limited tendering reasons are invoked:

NAFTA:  Article 1016: (2b) 
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.

AIT:  Article 506, (12b) 
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.

Delivery Date

8 weeks ARO


Value

The estimated value of the contract is $110,000.00 to
$140,000.00 + applicable taxes. 

Proposed Supplier

Folio Instruments
227 Manitou Dr., Unit A
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada, N2C 1L4

Supplier's right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods described in the ACAN 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.

Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities:
January 13th,  2014.

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.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Andrew Denbeigh
Supply Officer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
86 Clarence St. 2nd Floor
Kingston, Ontario  K7L 1X3

Telephone: (613) 536-4995
Facsimile:  (613) 545-8067
E-Mail: andrew.denbeigh@pwgsc.gc.ca
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
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calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
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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.