Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/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: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
PANALYTIQUE INC./ PANALYTICAL
4995 Levy
St-Laurent Quebec
Canada
H4R2N9
Nature of Requirements: 
1. Background

Environnment Canada has a requirement for the supply of for a
one (1) Epsilon 5 EDXRF Energy Dispersive X-ray fluorescence
spectrometer with dual anode X-ray tube or equivalent for
analysis of matrices for the national Air Pollution Surveillance
network. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice
(ACAN) is to signal the government's intention to award a
contract for these goods to the company Panalytical of Montreal.
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.

The equipment is to be delivered by November 30, 2012. 

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is
249,500 (GST extra).

2. Minimum Essential Requirements

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its equipment meets the following
requirements:

The equipment must be capable of analyzing not only thin film
samples but also liquids and solids of other matrices in order
to analyse the various types of environmental samples submitted
to the laboratory. The equipment must also be capable of
Functioning unattended overnight and over weekends and must have
a sample changer capacity of 40 or more.

The Spectrometer must be able to analyze samples in the thin
film, solid, powder, liquid and fused bead state. Perform
multi-element analysis on samples with all analysis parameter
changes automated by the computer.

The X-ray Tube/Generator must provide at least 600 watts of
power and  operate to a maximum potential of at least 100kV.

The spectrometer must contain secondary targets for analysis
from Na to U

The Detector must be cooled Liquid Nitrogen and must have a
resolution of at least 135eV at 5.9KeV (Mn Ka line)

The sample chamber must be configured to analyze in air, vacuum
and helium environments having an external sample changer to
allow for continuous measurement without breaking vacuum in the
optical path. For use in a vacuum environment, a suitable vacuum
pump must be supplied with the spectrometer.
For use in Helium atmosphere, all fittings and regulators
necessary for connection to a Helium cylinder must be supplied

The Sample holders must be capable of accommodating both 37mm
and  47mm diameter o-ring mounted Teflon filters, in a planar
geometry.

The sample tray must be capable of simultaneously holding at
least 40 sample holders containing the 47mm Teflon filters and
must be equipped with an automated mechanism capable of spinning
the sample during sample analysis to ensure accuracy when
measuring inhomogeneous materials.

The Spectrometer must meet all Canadian government requirements
for radiological protection, and CSA requirements for electrical
safety.

3. Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier

The Spectrometer which operates with unique features as
identified in the "Minimum Essential Requirements" above. Canada
has confirmed the functionality of the proposed instruments as
meeting all the operational requirements of Environment Canada
for their intended use.

4. Ownership of Intellectual Property.

Ownership of any Foreground Intellectual Property arising out of
the proposed contract will vest in the Contractor.

5. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons 

	The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are
invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified:

	Agreement on Internal Trade

	WTO Article XV, 1(d)for additional deliveries by the original
supplier which are intended either as parts replacement for
existing supplies, or installations, or as the extension of
existing supplies, services, or installations where a change of
supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or
services not meeting requirements of interchangeability with
already existing equipment or services5;

NAFTA 1016: 2.(d) for additional deliveries by the original
supplier that are intended either as replacement parts or
continuing services for existing supplies, services or
installations, or as the extension of existing supplies,
services or installations, where a change of supplier would
compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting
requirements of interchangeability with already existing
equipment or services, including software to the extent that the
initial procurement of the software was covered by this Chapter;

This requirement is not Subject to Comprehensive Land Claims
Agreement(s) and there is no Set-aside under the Procurement
Strategy for Aboriginal Business

6. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods, services or construction services
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.

7. The closing date for a submission of a statement of
capabilities. 

The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is August 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Paul Roy 
Spécialiste en approvisionnement/Supply Specialist
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada/
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Division de l'équipement scientifique, des produits médicaux et
photographiques/
Scientific, Medical and Photographic Division 
11 rue Laurier
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
K1A 0S5 
Tel: 819-956-6919
Télécopieur/Fax : 819-956-3814

Courriel/E-mail : paul.roy@tpsgc-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
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.