Testing of Oxygen Purity in Samples of Aviator's Liquid Oxygen
and Aviator's Breathing Oxygen
Solicitation number W8485-130755/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2014/05/29 14:00 EDT
Description
Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Title: Testing of Oxygen Purity in Samples of Aviator's Liquid Oxygen and Aviator's Breathing Oxygen for the Canadian Forces W8485-130755/A Palmer, Heather Telephone No. - (819) 956-6176 Fax No. - (819) 997-2229 REQUIREMENT The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for services to test oxygen purity for Aviator's Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO) samples and have them sent to the Royal Canadian Air Force Wings. Each sample shipment to the Royal Canadian Air Force Wings must be tested to ascertain its integrity before it can be released for use. Not only is there a need for accurate measurement of contaminants in LOX and ABO, but due to operational environment, verification of breathing oxygen for aircraft systems requires a quick response. Services are required for the period commencing July 1, 2014 up to March 31, 2017 with an irrevocable option on the part of Canada to extend the contract period by up to two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each. For services requirements, Bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation. Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003. The national security exceptions provided for in the trade agreements have been invoked; therefore, this procurement is excluded from all of the obligations of all the trade agreements. The requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or services. MANDATORY CRITERIA In order for the bid to be considered technically compliant, the laboratory testing facility must satisfy all of the following mandatory conditions. QUALIFICATIONS M1. The laboratory testing facility must indicate that the work required is performed by either a chemist (BA degree in Chemistry, minimum acceptable qualification) or by a Chemical Technologist, certified in the province in which the test facility is located, working under the direct supervision of a chemist who possess a minimum of five years experience in the testing of gaseous materials. This information is to be provided in the individual's resume and must clearly show how the individual(s) meet the requirements. SITE LOCATION M2. The laboratory testing facility must describe how their location meets the requirements for a maximum delivery time of 18 hours, via ground/air transportation, for samples from RCAF units to reach their facility as stated in item 5.1 of the Statement of Work attached as Annex A. M3. The laboratory testing facility must describe how they have the ability to comply with the requirement to conduct in-house all aspects of the requirements in the SOW without subcontracting. CERTIFICATIONS M4. The laboratory testing facility must provide certification of having the following accredited standards: a. Accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SSC) (or other nationally or internationally recognized laboratory accredited body) to conduct the tests identified in the product specifications; and b. Registered to ISO 9001 or 9002 and has implemented a calibration system to ISO 10012-1. QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS M5. The laboratory testing facility must demonstrate that they have participated regularly in a recognized proficiency testing program that tests at least twice per year. . M6. The laboratory testing facility must demonstrate how they are capable of retaining quality control and inspection records for a period of three (3) years after the date of completion or termination of the contract. M7. The laboratory testing facility must demonstrate that they are an independent organization with no business connections to contractors/suppliers providing ABO and LOX services to the RCAF. A certification by way of a signed statement to this effect must be provided in this proposal. 2. Basis of Selection 2.1 Basis of Selection - Lowest Evaluated Price A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. OTHER INFORMATION There are Insurance Requirements associated with this requirement. The Bidder, on request, must agree to participate in, and unequivocally pass, a pre-award survey of the Laboratory test facility and audit sample evaluation. DELIVERY DATE The period of this proposed "as and when requested" contract is from July 1, 2014 to March 31, 2017 with two (2) one-year option periods ending. 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.
Contract duration
Refer to the description above for full details.
Trade agreements
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Palmer, Heather
- Phone
- (819) 956-6176 ( )
- Fax
- (819) 997-2229
- Address
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11C1, Phase III
Place du Portage
11 Laurier St. / 11, rue LaurierGatineau, Québec, K1A 0S5
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Department of National Defence
- Address
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101 Colonel By DrOttawa, Ontario, K1A0K2Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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