Optical Particle Counter

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Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
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Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
OPTICAL PARTICLE COUNTER 

KM061 - 131162/A
Brewster, Shannon
Telephone No. - (905) 615-2028 
Fax No. - (905) 615-2060
E-mail - shannon.brewster@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Environment Canada's Air Quality Research Division has expressed
the need to purchase an instrument capable of measuring the size
distributions of atmospheric aerosols.  To avoid the use of
radioactive materials and consumables, the measurement technique
for this instrument will be based on optical light scattering. 
Since this instrument will be used to conduct mobile
measurements in urban centers, fast response capabilities are
required. In addition, the instrument will be deployed at remote
locations without a protective shelter.  As such the instrument
is required to operate unattended and without consumables, such
as drying agents, solvents or charcoal, for extended periods of
time in harsh environmental conditions.

Environment Canada's Air Quality Research Division requires the
supply and delivery of one (1) fully-functional Optical Particle
Counter for measuring the size distributions of atmospheric
aerosols and 12 months warranty to be delivered to Environment
Canada in Downsview, Ontario on or before March 31, 2014.  

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory
evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting
documentation.  Failure to provide supporting documentation by
bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed
non-responsive.  

Some of the mandatory evaluation criteria are listed below. 
Please refer to the RFP, Annex C - Bid Evaluation Criteria for
the complete list of mandatory evaluation criteria.

1.	Time resolution must be equal to 1 second or less (faster).
2.	The measurement range must meet each of the following
specifications:
Ÿ	Range of particle sizes must be  between 200 nm  and 18000 nm ;
Ÿ	Number of channels in the measurement range must be 50 or
more; and 
Ÿ	Mass range must be between 0 and 1.5 mg/m3.
3.	The instrument must be able to measure ambient air samples
with temperatures between -30ºC and 35ºC.
4.	Calibrations must be possible at the measurement sites.
5.	The instrument operations must be low maintenance with no
consumables, such as drying agents, solvents or charcoal.
6.	The weight of the instrument must be less than or equal 20.00
kg;

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 a contract award.

The Bidder must submit pricing in accordance with Annex B -
Basis of Payment, in Canadian Funds.
Delivery Date: 14/12/2013

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.