Seed Lot

Trade Agreement: LCSA/AIT
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Tolko Industries Ltd.
3000 28th Street
Vernon British Columbia
Canada
V1T6M1
Nature of Requirements: 
Seed Lot

A2924-120001/A
Armstrong, Wendy
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526


The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has a
requirement for the provision of tree seed for the reforestation
of the Chilcotin Military Training Area project.  The purpose of
this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the
government's intention to award a contract to Tolko Industries,
Williams Lake BC. 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.

Objective
The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has a
requirement for approx. 6,744 kilograms of (B) class genetic
worth interior Lodgepole pine seed; 6.5 kilograms of (B+) class
genetic worth seed;  10 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth
Interior Douglas fir; and 6.0 kilograms of (B) class genetic
worth Ponderosa pine seed as a pre-requirement for fall 2012
sowing requests for reforestation activities in the CMTA
commencing in spring 2014.

Requirement Background
The seed noted above must be currently registered with the BC
Ministry of Forests and Range Tree Improvement Branch.

The tree seed noted above must fit in a seed planning zone
consistent with the Province of BC Seed Planning and Registry
System (SPAR) at a Longitude of 122 degrees, 26 minutes and
Latitude of 52 degrees and 2 minutes and between an elevation
range of 925 metres to 1040 metres above sea level.

All seed must be directly transferable for use in the IDF
biogeodimatic zone, dk subvariant and 3 variant as well as the
Big Bar (BB) Seed Planning Zone.

The delivery is required by July 15, 2012.

The estimated value of the contract, including the option
period, is $54,138.00 (GST extra).

Technical Specifications
(B) class Lodgepole pine seed must have a germination / root
factor of 86% at minimum
(B+) class Lodgepole pine seed must have a germination / root
factor of 94% at minimum
(B) class Douglas fir pine seed must have a germination / root
factor of 54% at minimum
(B) class Ponderosa pine seed must have a germination / root
factor of 95% at minimum

The 6,744 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth interior
Lodgepole pine seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx.
906,000 million seedlings

The 6.5 kilograms of (B+) class genetic worth seed must produce
a minimum equivalent of approx. 1,092,000 seedlings.

The 10 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Interior Douglas fir
seed must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 200,000
seedlings

The 6.0 kilograms of (B) class genetic worth Ponderosa pine seed
must produce a minimum equivalent of approx. 50,000 seedlings.


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.


Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Wendy Armstrong , Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
12th Floor - 800 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C.   V6Z 2V8
Tel: (604) 775-7691
Fax: (604) 775-7526 
E-Mail: wendy.armstrong@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.