IHC Stainer

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
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: 
DAKO CANADA INC.
12 Falconer Drive
Unit 4
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N3L9
Nature of Requirements: 
IHC Stainer

39903-130199/A
Barenz, Leanne
Telephone No. - (204) 983-0506 
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf
of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), intends to
negotiate with Dako Canada Inc. for the provision of the
following:

Dako Autostainer Link 48

Automated Immunohistochemistry Staining System Specifications

Introduction
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has a requirement for
two (2), bench top, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining
instruments to upgrade its capabilities at its Lethbridge and
Winnipeg laboratory facilities. The CFIA Lethbridge Laboratory
is home to one of four OIE BSE Reference Laboratories and the
Canadian BSE Reference Laboratory. The Winnipeg Laboratory
participates in annual proficiency testing distributed by the
Reference Laboratory as well as serving as the "back-up"
laboratory for BSE confirmation. The BSE reference  laboratory'
s mandate is the confirmation of suspect samples (including
international suspect cases), quality assurance & quality
control for BSE screening laboratories and validation of test
methods. The main test to confirm BSE in a sample is by IHC.

1.  Mandatory Physical Specifications:
1a.  	Footprint size can not exceed: 27 " D x 90 " W
1b.  	Electrical specifications: 120 V	
1c.  	Bench top configuration to accommodate limited space

2.  Mandatory Performance Specifications:
2a.	Large run capacity, minimum 48 slides, through put run time
of 48 slides including 		deparafinization, rehydration and
pretreatments must be completed in 3-5 hours.
2b.  	Capability of running multiple protocols (5-10), with
varying reagent volumes and 		incubation times simultaneously
within a single staining rack.
2c.  	Completely "open" system - flexibility of using in-house
antibodies, reagents from 		multiple vendors (veterinary and
research applications) including wash buffer, target
		retrievals, kits, serum block, blocking agents, chromogens and
slides.  Full disclosure of 		any additional requirements if
running another companies reagents or kits.
2d.  	Multiple reagent vial capacity, capable of using a minimum
of 5 antibodies per run, as 		well as multiple detection kits
simultaneously.
2e.  	Ability to create and use in-house custom protocols.
2f.  	Ability to separates hazardous waste from non-hazardous
waste, resulting in the minimal 		generation of hazardous waste.
2g.  	Variable reagent dispensing volume capabilities, ranging
from 100 - 500ul.
2h.  	Dropzone variability on a slide-by-slide basis.
2i.  	Capability of running double and triple stains
2j.  	Ability to print slide labels while the IHC run is running.
2k.  	Ability to connect with both LAN and WAN systems.
2l.  	Ability to provide standardized and customized printable
IHC reports (for example 		capturing what pretreatment,
antibody, kit and chromogen was used during a run) 
2m.  	Ability to produce customized printable quality reports
(for example capturing kit lot 		numbers) and searches with the
autostainer software.
2n.  	Complete traceability of slides, reagents and software
events.
2o.  	All peripheral equipment required to run the stainer
including: computer, keyboard, 		mouse, monitor, server for WAN
capabilities, report printer, slide label printer, barcode
		reader, uninterrupted power supply, surge protector.  All
components must fit in above 		stated footprint. 

3.  Preferred Specifications
3a.  	Ability to have a delayed run start.	

4.  Additional Requirements:
4a.  	12 month warranty on parts and labor
4b.  	preventative maintenance visit one year following
installation including parts, labor and 		travel.
4c.  	On-site technical installation.
4d.  	Expert Immunohistochemistry Technical Specialist available
for  troubleshooting with 		complete product knowledge (please
provide customer references to support).
4e.  	Expert service technician located in Canada to ensure
quick response time (<24hrs) and 		minimize travel costs on
service calls.
4f.  	Operational and Service manual for both sites.

*Each of the above requirements are expected to be met at both
facility sites (NCAD CFIA Lethbridge and Winnipeg Laboratories)

Sole Source Supplier:
Dako Autostainer Link 48
Dako Canada Inc
1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 604
Burlington, Ontario
L7L 6B2

TRADE AGREEMENTS

The following trade agreements are applicable to this
procurement: The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the WTO-AGP. 
Article 1016.2(b) of NAFTA and Article 506.12(b) of AIT are all
applicable as this requirement can be fulfilled by only one
supplier.
Section 6 of the Government Contract Regulations applies as only
one person or firm is capable of performing the contract.


Estimated Cost:	$165,000.00 - $175,000.00 (GST not included)
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.

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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.