Proton-Transfer Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Analyzer

KM061-121231/A
Martin, Lesley
Telephone No. - (905) 615-2076 (    )
Fax No. - (905) 615-2060

Environment Canada has a requirement for the supply and delivery
of one (1) Proton-Transfer Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer and
the option to purchase additional add ons which include a
shipping case and spare ion source.  All the deliverables must
be received on or before March 28, 2013.

The proposed bidders must meet all mandatory criteria detailed
in the Request for Proposal document.

Some of the mandatory criteria are provided below.  Refer to the
Request for Proposal for the complete list.

M1.		The bidder must provide documentation demonstrating that
their proposed Proton-Transfer Time 			of Flight Mass
Spectrometer meets all the technical specifications listed in
Annex A, Requirement.

		Some of the minimum specifications are as follows:

Maximum pulse frequency of 80 kHz for masses at least to 100 amu.

Mass resolution  greater than 5000 m/Dm with simultaneous high
sensitivity.  Examples of acceptable sensitivity are: >120
cps/ppbv for Benzene (at 60 kHz); >80 cps/ppbv for Benzene (at
40 kHz); >190 cps/ppbv for m/z181 (at 40 kHz)

A wide range of linear response from 5 pptv to  1 ppmv or
greater.

Measurement response time of 100 ms or less

Installed in a standard 19 inch width rack on wheels with an
overall maximum height of 55 inches, width of 24 inches and
depth of 32 inches (to fit in mobile lab or aircraft).

Maximum weight of 500 lbs.

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.