MARINE FUEL ANALYZERS

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
PORTABLE MARINE FUEL ANALYZER FOR SULPHUR CONTENT

Transport Canada has a requirement for six (6) portable marine
fuel analyzers for the measurement of the sulphur content. 
There is an option for an additional six (6) portable marine
fuel analyzers to be purchased sometime during the contract
period.  There is an option for maintenance & calibration
service contracts for the Portable marine fuel analyzers for a
period of five (5) years.  Both optional requirements are being
addressed in this requirement. 

The contract is for an initial period of one (1) year with four
(4) option periods of one (1) year.

There is no security requirement associated with this
requirement.

The requirement is subject to the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on
Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), and the Agreement on Internal
Trade (AIT).

The requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian goods
and/or services.

Mandatory Criteria:

M1: Field analyzer able to measure compliance to  0.1% sulphur
content  in Marine fuel oil  with a  margin of error not
exceeding +15%, M2: Analyzer designed to measure sulphur in fuel
oil to one of the following test method standards:  ISO 8754 or
ASTM D429, M3: Designed for field work, M4: Factory calibrated -
ready to work without additional human intervention/programming,
M5: Factory Maintenance / calibration not required within a 12
month period, M6: Analyzer Test results - easy to read and
understand and are obtained immediately after analysis is
completed (results outlined by a read out or print out, M7:
Portable and light weight (under 25 lbs with analyzer,
accessories required for testing and accompanying case), M8:
Operating range of at least -10 oC to  +25oC, M9: Shock proof;
be able to withstand being dropped  within enclosed case, M10:
Weatherproof; must be able to work in an marine environment
(salt water spray), M11: Store information, (USB or information
recorded on hard drive and able to connect to computer), M12:
Power source: Battery powered, 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, or 12 VDC
with mobile use Transformer unit, M13: No specific training
required to operate the equipment with the exception for the
provision of operation instruction documents or instructional
videos, M14: Fuel analyzer model must not be more than three
years old and must have availability for spare parts and service
for at least 5 years from date of purchase. 

Point rated Criteria are:

PR1:  Analyzer measurement error range, PR2: Analyzer  warm
up/prep time, PR3; Fuel analysis testing time, PR4: Assembly
required on fuel test equipment, PR5: Fuel sample clean up
requirements by operator,  PR6: Weight: (with analyzer,
accessories required for testing within accompanying case), PR7:
Temperature operation range, PR8: Dedicated fuel analyzer, PR9:
Data/ information Storage, PR10: Battery powered.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.