MICROPLATE READER

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: 
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (MISSISSAUGA) INC.
2845 Argentia Rd
Unit 4
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N8G6
Nature of Requirements: 
MICROPLATE READER

39903-130124/A
Gosselin, Monique
Telephone No. - (819) 956-3803 (    )
Fax No. - (819) 956-3814


Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has a requirement for the
supply and installation of one (1) microplate reader with top
fluorescence & luminescence and bottom reading option with user
training for up to five (5) persons for delivery to Ottawa,
Ontario.  The delivery is required as soon as possible.

The required microplate reader must perform double orbital
shaking at 700 rpm and have the ability to read fluorescence
every 15 minutes from 20 to 68 hours on a script alternating 1
minute of shaking with 1 minute of rest.  CFIA collaborates and
shares information and results with other research and
diagnostic groups worldwide, requiring the microplate reader to
have the same standardization of testing protocols, result
interpretation, trouble-shooting and ongoing quality assurance
programs.

The only known supplier of a microplate reader meeting all
required technical specifications is the FLUOstar Omega from BMG
Labtech.  For this reason, it is proposed to negotiate this
requirement with the sole Canadian distributor of BMG Labtech,
Fisher Scientific, Ottawa, Ontario.

Delivery Date: 27/07/2012

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.

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.