Isotope Analytical Service

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
University of British columbia
PCIGR
Earth and Ocean Sciences
University of British Columbia
6339 Stores Road
Vancouver British Columbia
Canada
V6T1Z4
Nature of Requirements: 
Isotope Analytical Services

23254-132827/A
Perez, Elizabeth
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7690 (    )
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526
Email: Elizabeth.Perez@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca


The PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
English.

ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN)


Requirement:  Isotope Analytical Services

Natural Resources Canada has a requirement for the provision of
services as specified under "Background" below. The purpose of
this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the
government's intention to award a contract for these services to
the University of British Columbia (UBC), Pacific Centre for
Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) at 6339 Stores Road,
Vancouver, British Columbia . 

Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like
to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate
that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in
this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during
the 15 calendar day posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to
a full tendering process on either the government's electronic
tendering service or through traditional means, in order to
award the contract.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in
the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected
supplier. 


Background:

The Department of Natural Resources Canada has a requirement to
conduct routine Hf, (Rb)-Sr, Sm-Nd and Pb Isotopic analyses
utilizing U-Pb TIMS and/or MC-ICP-MS. The work will be performed
on whole rock sample powders provided and delivered to the
contractor.  The contractor is responsible for the analyses and
production of a report describing the methodology, results and
uncertainties.

The proposed contract is to start upon contract award to March
31, 2013.

All report(s) under any resulting contract must  be submitted in
Excel form along with a PDF or hard copy before March 31, 2013.

The estimated value of the contract is $30,000.00 - $40,000.00
(HST/GST extra).


Sole Source Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier:

1.  Section 6 of the Government Contract Regulations is being
invoked in this procurement, Article 10.2.5 Exception (d) as
only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract
due to their unique expertise.


2.  Isotopic characterization of rock forms an intergral part of
the project for Minerals Multiple Metals Northwest Cordillera
(MMNWC) activities in British Columbia and the Yukon in support
of the Geomapping for Energy and Minerals program (GEM).  The
internal Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) laboratory no longer
provides these analyses and therefore the requirement has to be
outsourced.

3.  Several labs in Canada perform routine ID-TIMS and MC-ICP-MS
istopic characterization of igneous rocks.  The methodologies
between the labs are very similar and the final results are of
comparable quality, however up to date the University of British
Columbia (UBC),  PCIGR laboratory is the only laboratory that
can analyze the requested Sr(Rb)/Sm-Nd/Pb-Pb/Hf(Lu) and
Sm-Nd/Hf(Lu) analyses as it is the only laboratory that analyzes
Hf Isotopic System.


Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities:

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of
capabilities, in writing, to the Contracting Authority
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 closing date for accepting statements of capabilities is
August 8, 2012.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Elizabeth Perez
Supply Officer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch, Pacific Region
641 - 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC  V5Z 2V8

Telephone:	604-775-7690
Facsimile:	604-775-7526
Email Address:	elizabeth.perez@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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.




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.