Analyzer

Solicitation number KM040-131144/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2013/10/18 14:00 EDT


    Description
    Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
    Peru/Colombia/Panama
    Tendering Procedures: 
    Attachment: None
    Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
    Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
    Vendor Name and Address: 
    Los Gatos Research Inc
    67 East Evelyn Avenue, Suite 3
    Mountain View California
    United States
    94041-1529
    Nature of Requirements: 
    Analyzer
    
    1. Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN) 
    An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community
    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. 
    2. Definition of the Requirement 
    Environment Canada's Greenhouse Gases Measurement Laboratory
    conducts high quality, continuous measurements of Nitrous oxide
    and Carbon monoxide as well as other Greenhouse and trace gases
    at 15 remote Observatories in Canada. 
    Environment Canada (EC) has requested the supply and delivery of
    one (1) Analyzer, with the option to purchase two (2) additional
    units.
    The analyzer is required to measure precise atmospheric levels
    of carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide.
    3. The Minimum Essential Requirements: 
    Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
    of capabilities that its analyzer meets the following minimum
    specifications. 
    1. Measurement Range to include:
    	300 to 400 ppb Nitrous Oxide
    	50 to 2000 ppb Carbon Monoxide
    2. Measurement Precision
    	Better than 0.30 ppb Nitrous Oxide 
    	Better than 0.50 ppb Carbon Monoxide
    3. Measurement Interval/response time
    	Maximum 10 seconds
    4. Applicability of the Trade agreement (s) to the procurement 
    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)
    5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier 
    It is intended to sole source this requirement to original
    equipment manufacturer Los Gatos Research Inc. 67 East Evelyn
    Ave., Suite 3, Mountain View, California, 94041-1529, the only
    known source on the market who can meet the LGR N2O/CO Analyzer
    (N2O/CO-23d) capabilities with both the Hardware and Software
    and compatibility with the existing LGR N2O/CO systems. 
    6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception 
    The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations
    is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) Only one
    person or firm is capable of performing the work.
    7. 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: 
    -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. 
    -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. 
    - WTO-AGP, The World Trade Organization Agreement on 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.
    8.  Delivery Date
    The system must be delivered on or before December 30, 2013. 
    The optional quantities must be delivered with in 12 weeks of
    exercising the option.
    9.  Name and address of the pre-identified supplier 
    Los Gatos Research Inc. 67 East Evelyn Ave., Suite 3, Mountain
    View, California, 94041-1529, 
    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. 
    10.	Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
    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.
    11. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities 
    The closing date and time for accepting statements of
    capabilities is 18 th October 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. 
    12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities 
    Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: 
    Vashti Ramnarine 
    Public Works and Government Services Canada 
    Acquisitions Branch - Ontario 
    33 City Centre Dr., Ste. 480C 
    Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N1 
    Telephone: 905-615-2419 Facsimile: 905-615-2060 
    E-mail address: vashti.ramnarine@pwgsc.gc.ca 
    Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
    
    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.
    
    An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
    agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
    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.

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Ramnarine, Vashti
    Phone
    (905) 615-2419 ( )
    Fax
    (905) 615-2060
    Address
    Ontario Region
    33 City Centre Drive
    Suite 480
    Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2N5

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Environment Canada
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Ontario (except NCR)
    Commodity - GSIN
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