Industrial Scan Tool

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
SNAP-ON-TOOLS OF CANADA LTD
2325 SKYMARK AVE
MISSISSAUGA Ontario
Canada
L4W5A9
Nature of Requirements: 
PWGSC File Number : TOR-2-35248 
Requisition no. W2037-130092
Contracting Officer: Ambreen Dhillon 
Telephone Number : 905-615-2466 
Facsimile Number: 905-615-2060

Industrial Scan Tool for Environment Canada

It is proposed to issue a Contract to Snap-On Tools of Canada,
to provide a Solus Ultra Industrial Scan Tool to Environment
Canada, for delivery in Ontario. 

Environment Canada's has a requirement for an Industrial Scan
Tool that is capable of providing diagnostics on multi-systems
training board. The Solus Ultra Industrial Pro meets the
following required technical and performance specifications:

a.	Capable of charging direct from vehicle;
b.	Capable of controlling vehicle functions with bidirectional
controls while viewing live data results 		on the 	screen and on
existing training boards;
c.	7" (+/- .5") wide screen with Touch Screen capabilities;
d.	Enhanced coverage for 1980-newer vehicles without the cost
and complexity of factory scan 		tools including electronic
stability control, electronic traction control and ABS systems;
e.	Detailed code descriptions and live data graphing;
f.	OEM-specific coverage for multiple vehicle systems including
new systems such as hybrids, 		steering, body control, and clean
diesel;
g.	Troubleshooting guides that include code tips, tests and
timesavers;
h.	Read and clear trouble codes;
i.	Capable of print/share/save results;
j.	User programmable;
k.	Upgradable software; and
l.	ISO 9001.

In addition, Snap-On Tools of Canada is the only manufacturer of
the Snap-On Solus Ultra Pro that is capable of perfomrning the
functions required on the following ATEC Systems: 

a)	Electrical body systems
b)	Electrical chassis systems
c)	Charging systems
d)	Starting systems
e)	Ignition systems
f)	Transmission systems
g)	Fuel systems
h)	Electronic brake systems
i)	Air bag systems
j)	Air brake systems
k)	HVAC systems

Furthermore, the Scan Tool must be able to communicate
Bi-Directional with all ATEC Training simulators.

The reason for the sole sourcing is defined in the Government
Contract Regulations section 6 (d) - "Only one person or firm is
capable of performing the contract" which is met in this case
due to the proprietary nature of technology associated with the
Centrifuge System. Sole sourcing is defined under 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. Furthermore, under the
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT): Article 506.12 (a) to ensure
compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive
rights, such as exclusive licenses, copyright and patent rights,
or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by
the manufacturer or its representative.


CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR WRITTEN SUPPLIER RESPONSES CHALLENGING 
THIS REQUIREMENT IS February 09, 2013 at 2pm.

Delivery Date: 14/12/2012

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.