Microscope and Spectrometer

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
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: 
BRUKER LTD.
555 Steeles Ave East
Milton Ontario
Canada
L9T1Y6
Nature of Requirements: 
Fourier-transform Raman spectroscopy-microscopy system

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that a department or agency intends to award a contract for
goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier,
thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in
bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no
supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the
requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date
stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed
with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 

Definition of the requirement

The Department of National Research Council (NRC) has a
requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, and training
(2 in total) for a Standalone Fourier-Transform (FT) Raman
Spectrometer, 1064 and 785nm, with RamanScope III system.  The
To be provided with the system is 2 trainings, Basic User
training on-site at NRC, Ottawa, Ontario and Advanced User
training (for 1 person)  at the Contractor's (Bruker) facility.

The minimum essessential requirements for the system are as
follows:

FT Raman Spectrometer:

FT-Raman spectrometer with a 1W laser emitting at 1064 nm; 
Optional laser in the 700-850 nm range;
Germanium detector;
CCD detector;
Liquid nitrogen holding time for the Ge detector must be a
minimum of 4 days;.
Spectral range of 4000 cm-1 to 100 cm-1 or better in standard
configuration;
Resolution of 0.5cm-1 or better;
Sample stage with software/hardware controlled x-y-z movement
with a step size of 50 microns or better;
Sample compartment with a pre-aligned sample stage;.
Automatic calibration of wavelength;
Automatic background correction;
Spectrometer components such as source, laser, detector,
interferometer and automation units must be continuously
monitored for operation. The operator must be notified by system
software if any of the factory specifications are not met;
Optical components must be automatically recognized when placed
in the spectrometer or removed ; and
Gold coated optics.

Microscope:

FT-Raman type;
1064 nm laser;
White light operation with transmission and reflectance modes;
Two polarizers for crossed polarization of transmitted light.;
Motorized stage with XY movement of 7 cm or more;
XYZ imaging : point spectra from 100 cm-1 to 4000 cm-1;
Objectives: 10x (NA=0.25, WD=6.5), 40x (NA=0.65, WD=6.1), 100X
(NA=1.25); and
Lightproof hood over the sample stage.

Spectrometer and Microscope software:

Multi-tasking: acquisition & analysis in parallel;
Normalization, baseline correction, spectral subtraction, curve
fit, peak pick;
2D, 3D, 4D chemical mapping and analysis;
Database searchable spectra;
Raman library of spectra for minerals, bio-fibers, dyes,
pigments, polymers, oils, plasticizers;
Software must allow for the overlap of Raman spectral files with
infrared spectral files acquired on a Bruker T27 and its
software; and
Perpetual software license for at least 4 computers.

Quantity:  1

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its system meets the minimum essential
requirements.
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) 
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement
(WTO-AGP)

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
It is intended to sole source this requirement to original
equipment manufacturer Brucker Ltd., Milton, Ontario, the only
known source on the market who can meet the Fourier-transform
capabilities with both the spectrometer and microscope and
compatibility with the existing FTIR Spectrometer and software.  

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations
is invoked for this procurement under section 10.2.1 subsection
6(d) Only one person or firm is capable of performing the
contract; for patent or copyright requirements, or technical
compatibility factors and technological expertise.

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 (AIT) Article 506.12 (b) 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.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Article 1016.2 (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.

TheWorld Trade Organization Agreementon Government Procurement
(WTO-AGP) ArticleXV (b) when, for works of art or for reasons
connected with protection of exclusive rights, such as patents
or copyrights, or in the absence of competition for technical
reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a
particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute
exists.

Cost estimate of the proposed contract:  $232,000.00 (GST/HST
extra).
Delivery:  4-8 weeks from contract award.

Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Bruker Ltd. 555 Steeles Ave., E., Milton, On   L9T 1Y6
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.
Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is  22 August 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Helen Yari
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch - Ontario
33 City Centre Dr., Ste. 480C
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N1

Telephone: 	905-615-2081		Facsimile: 	905-615-2060
E-mail address: helen.yari@pwgsc.gc.ca
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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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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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.

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procurement.

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