Chromatograph System

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
2250 Boul. Alfred Nobel
St-Laurent Quebec
Canada
H4S2C9
Nature of Requirements: 
Chromatograph System

H4002-133131/A
Armstrong, Wendy
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

Title:     Chromatograph System   (Agilent 1260 Series GPC
system)
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Definition of the Requirement:
The Department of Health Canada has a requirement for a gel
permeation liquid chromatography system (GPC) with preparative
scale capability to perform clean-up and fractionation of
high-fat samples prior to analysis by gas chromatography/mass
spectrometry (GC/MS).  This is an essential step in the sample
work-up procedure, to isolate the persistent organic
contaminants from the lipophilic components of sample matrix. 
The laboratory is involved in analytical and method development
programs for quantitative ultra-trace analysis of organic
compounds, such as environmental contaminant residues-in complex
matrices, including food and biological products.

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities 
Compatibility of components and spare parts.  The laboratory
currently have an Agilent 1200 Series and Agilent 1100 Series
GPC system.  Having the same manufacturer for existing systems
and the new system will minimize the inventory of spare parts
and make the exchange of components/modules among instruments
possible.  In addition, minimal training time for current staff
members will be needed. 

Analytical methods and data transfer between the systems will be
possible.  The Agilent system will ensure there will be no need
to develop new instrument methods and libraries as previously
created data and methods will be compatible with the new system. 

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)

Delivery date
The system/equipment  must be delivered on or before March 31,
2014.

Cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract is $114,000.00 (taxes extra)

Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is December 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. PST).

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Wendy Armstrong
Supply Specialist
#219 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC  V6Z 0B9
Telephone:    	604-775-7691
Facsimile:     	604-775-7526
E-mail:	wendy.armstrong@pwgsc.gc.ca



Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
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