Forensic Laser

Trade Agreement: 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: 
Horiba Scientific
3880 Park Avenue
Edison New Jersey
United States
08820
Nature of Requirements: 
Forensic  Laser

M2989-151224/A
Armstrong, Wendy
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526


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Definition of the requirement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police  (RCMP)  has a requirement for
SPEX CrimeScope Forensic Laser. 
Delivery  by March 2015.   Value:  up to  $55K 

Reason for Single Tendering:
The Nanaimo Forensic Identification Services provides all
aspects of crime scene attendance and examination within a large
scale area in the central area of Vancouver Island, British
Columbia.  The unit provides support to the local RCMP
Detachments in the areas they service including some remote
areas and smaller islands.  The CrimeScope Laser is the most
versatile and easy to use Laser ever used for Forensic
applications.  Unlike any other Laser on the market it has the
option to nearly all types of evidence that can exhibit
fluorescence, such as dye stains and fluorescent powders used in
fingerprint development, trace evidence, body fluids and bones. 
It can also be used to enhance or reveal other evidence such as
bite marks, bruises, gunshot residues, drugs and other
substances.  It is a complete, portable, lightweight unit
allowing it to be utilized for examinations at crime scenes as
well as in the FIS Laboratory.  The Nanaimo FIS has a designated
Laser room where evidence is routinely examined with a Laser and
Forensic Light Source.  Evidence has been developed through the
use of the Laser that would otherwise have gone undetected in
the past when such technology was not available.  Having the
availability of a laser with the multiple wavelength
capabilities will result in a more effective and efficient
process of evidence detection and recording, which will enhance
the service delivery to our clients.  The CrimeScope Laser is
the only laser that changes and selects wavelengths like a
forensic light source.  This make it highly cost effective as
CrimeScope can also do the job of a Forensic Light Source, thus
replacing a piece of equipment that had to be purchased
seperately in the past.

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities 
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that it can meet the delivery of the requirement
above.

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: Above-mentioned

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