ARC WELDER/GENERATOR

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
BURCO WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS INC.
614 Old Thomas Ville Rd.
High Point North Carolina
United States
27260
Nature of Requirements: 
ARC WELDER/GENERATOR

Introduction
The 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group of the Department of
National Defense have a requirement for the supply of 25
portable engine driven welder / generator. The purpose of this
Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the
government's intention to award a contract for these goods to
Burco Welding and Cutting Products Inc, 614 Old Thomasville Rd.,
High Point, North Carolina, USA, 27260.

Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like
to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate
that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in
this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during
the 15 calendar day posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to
a full tendering process on either the government's electronic
tendering service or through traditional means, in order to
award the contract.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in
the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected
supplier.

Statement of requirements for the portable engine driven welder
/ generator:

-	Must be equip with a gas engine 
-	Must dry weight a maximum of 80 pounds - 36,3kg à vide (so
that it can be moved by a 		single person and fit in a sleigh)
-	Must have an auxiliary output of:  110 VDC
-	Must proproduce direct current welding (DC/CC 40-150 Amp)
-	Must be able to be used under extreme temperatures (-45ºC to
+30ºC)
-	Must have the following maximum dimensions LxWxH : 19'' x 15''
x 17'' (as to fit and be 		transported in a sleigh).

Government Contract Regulations Exemption:

GCR 10.2.1 Section 6 (d) states "if only one person or firm is
capable of performing the contract," the requirement is exempt
from the competitive process.

Trade Agreements:

AIT, Article 506: Procedures for Procurement 12 (b) states
"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", alternative
procurement procedures can be used.

NAFTA, 1016, 2(b) has an exception 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 competiton for technical reasons, the
goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier
and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists".

Delivery Date: March 31, 2014
Cost Estimate: $75,000.00 GST and PST included
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

W3380-13Z008/A
Bergeron, Bruno
Telephone No. - (450) 358-6777 (5745)
Fax No. - (450) 358-7585

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.