Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
6705 Millcreek
Unit 5
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N5M4
Nature of Requirements: 

Bioanalyzer

01799-210240/A
Stockman (MCT), Sonia
Telephone No. - (506) 961-7412 
Fax No. - (506) 851-6759 

1.Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) 

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 

2.Definition of the requirement 

The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has a requirement for the supply of quantity one (1) new Bioanalyzer 2100. The Bioanlyzer 2100 Instrument will be used in a number of genetic research projects and potato breeding activities.  The instrument will enable determination of the quality of extracted DNA and RNA using standardized and industry accepted methods.

3.Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements) 

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its product meets all of the following requirements: 

-Must include 2100 Bioanalyzer System RoHS Compliant.

- must have high-sensitivity QC of up to 12 DNA, RNA or protein samples with minimal input requirements; allowing the conservation of samples.

-Must be able to analyze a wide range of sample types including:  NGS libraries, Total RNA, Small RNA, MicroRNA, Messenger RNA, PCR fragment analysis, Multiplex PCR, Microsatellites, Antibodies and Proteins.

-Must have Low Throughput with a speed of 12 samples in about 30 minutes.

-must supply a 5 year extended warranty on 2100 Bioanalyzer System, accessories, spare parts and hardware.

4.Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement 

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s) 
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

5.Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The only known supplier able to provide the required equipment is Agilent Technologies.  For this reason it is proposed to negotiate directly with them for this requirement. 

6.Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s) 

The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under subsection subsection 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work"). 

7.Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons 

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified:
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Article 513 1 (b)

8.Period of the proposed contract or delivery date 

The equipment must be delivered on or before March 31, 2021. 

9.Cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract is $27,923.07 (GST/HST extra).

10.Name and address of the pre-identified supplier 

Agilent Technologies Canada Inc
6705 Millcreek Dr. Unit 5
Mississauga ON L5N 5M4

11.Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities 

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN 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.

12.Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities 
 
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is October 16, 2020.


13.Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities 
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: 
Sonia Stockman A/Supply Officer 
1045 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1H1
Telephone: 506-961-7412
Facsimile: 506-85106759
E-mail: [email protected]



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.

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.