Variable Speed Generators

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: 
CVTCORP TRANSMISSION INC.
2101N Nobel Street
Sainte-Julie Quebec
Canada
J3E1Z8
Nature of Requirements: 
Variable Speed Generator


REQUIREMENT:  PWGSC intends to enter into a sole-source contract
with CVT Corp, Sainte-Julie, Quebec to supply a mobile, fully
integrated, continuous variable speed generator for Department
of National Defence, Moncton, NB

The estimated value of the contract is $90,000.00 GST/HST
included.

The following features are mandatory:

1.  General - must be a mobile, fully integrated, continuous
variable speed generator.

2.  Engine.  The engine shall be diesel and rated for 110kW
continuous power heavy duty industrial.  

3.  RPM Operating Range.  The completed genset must be able to
vary the engine's RPM between 1200 to 2600 RPM to reflect the
demands of the load and to keep the engine at its optimum speed. 

4.  Generator. The generator electrical system shall be 1800
RPM, 480 Volt, three phase, 12 wire 60Hz.

5.  Mechanical Transmission System.  Generator must include a
mechanical continuous variable transmission capable of
transmitting the mechanical power from the engine at different
RPM to the alternator at 1800 RPM with an efficiency of at least
90%.  This transmission must include a control system capable of
quickly regulating the transmission to the changing speed of the
generator.

6.  Integrated Sub-Base Fuel Tank.  Supply a double wall fuel
tank as per ULC related standard with a capacity of 24 hours
running at 100%.


The reason for single tendering is:  Only one firm is capable of
performing the contract.

Government Contract Regulations (GCR) - Section 6 (d) of the GCR
is being invoked in this procurement as only one person or firm
is capable of performing the contract.

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and World
Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement
(WTO-AGP), however, limited tendering reasons are applicable in
accordance with the following:

AIT - Article 506.12(b) of AIT are applicable on the basis of
limited tendering due to 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.            

NAFTA - Article 1016.2 (b) of NAFTA are applicable on the basis
of limited tendering due to reasons 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.

Delivery:  Generator - On or before 18 April 2012.  
Installation of integrated sub-base fuel tank & Sound attenuated
enclosure 78dB - 16 weeks ARO.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
both official languages of Canada.


Delivery Date: 18/04/2012

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.

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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.