Metek Micro Rain Radar

Trade Agreement: 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: 
ATS Technology Systems Inc
Suite 111 - 35 Auriga Drive
Ottawa Ontario
Canada
K2E8B7
Nature of Requirements: 
Requisition no. KM175-131009
Contracting Officer: Ambreen Dhillon 
Telephone Number : 905-615-2466 
Facsimile Number: 905-615-2060

Metek Micro Rain Radar
It is proposed to issue a Contract to ATS Technology Systems Inc
to provide two Vertical Pointing Complete Micro Rain Radar-
MRR-2. to Environment Canada, for delivery in Toronto, Ontario. 
Measurement Canada's has a requirement for an Micro Rain Radar.
The Radar is a vertically pointing radar uniquely built and
configured for making detailed precipitation measurements,
measuring reflectivity and Doppler spectrum at the appropriate
frequency and sensitivity. It meets the operating requirements,
which  include frequency compatibility in performance as signal
processing, ta quality and formats are fixed by other sensors.
Furthermore, the 24 Ghz frequency of the Radar is optimal for
precipitation studies. Currently, the Meter Radar is the only
instrument with a 24Ghz frequency. ATS Technology Systems Inc.,
is the only authorized distributor of of the Metek Micro Rain
Radar in Canada. 
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 exclusive distribution rights associated with the
Metek Micro Rain Radar. 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.


Delivery Date: 30/08/2013

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