Ion Scanner - Edmonton, AB

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: 
Smiths Detection - Toronto Ltd
7030 Century Avenue
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N2V8
Nature of Requirements: 
Ion Scanner - Edmonton, AB

M5000-125075/A
Mack, Wayne
Telephone No. - (306) 975-4004 (    )
Fax No. - (306) 975-5397

To supply a Smiths Detection Ionscan 500DT portable ion scanner
complete with transporation case and one (1) day training for
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), K Division Explosives
Disposal Unit, Edmonton, AB. Delivery is mandatory by 31 March
2012. 

Sole Source Justification: 
The requirement is for an ion mobility spectrometer-based
explosive detector capable of detecting trace quantities
(sensitive to nanogram quantities or better) of explosives in
both positive and negative ion modes, simultaneously from a
single sample swab, producing results in less than 10 seconds
without changing the analytical conditions of the instrument and
with less than 0.1% false alarms for explosive substances. 
This requirement is required for compatibility with current
equipment. Currently the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory and
the Explosives Disposal Unit utilizes this manufacturer/model
unit and it is imperative that there never be any
investigational compatibility concerns brought up before sending
samples to the lab for their examination. Results are utilized
as court evidence. Evidence examination for court will not be
compromised when the same machine is utilized in the lab and the
field to test the samples. 
Operator training consistency is required. When examinations are
made in the field, operators must be familiar with the device so
their ability to utilize the unit cannot be brought into
question. If there are varying makes/models in use with
different operating methods, the operator's ability may come
into question as court evidence. 
Smiths Detection is the sole supplier of the Ionscan 500DT and
no other entity is authoriozed to sell and service this
equipment to Canadian end-users.

Total Estimated Cost: $62,335.70 GST included

GCR Exemption:
d) only one supplier (person or firm) is capable of performing
the contract. 

NAFTA Limited Tendering Reason:
(b)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 and no reasonable
alternative or substitute exists;

(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.


AIT Article 506:
12) to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize
exclusive rights, such as exclusive licences, copyright and
patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be
maintained by the manufacturer or its representative;
Delivery Date: 31/03/2012

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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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.