Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Abstract: Sand Dune Study

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Sand Dune Study - ACAN

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	Reference Number	PW-$CAL-092-5238
	Solicitation Number	W0142-09A127/A
	Organization Name	Public Works and Government Services Canada Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada
	Source ID	FD.DP.QC.10077.C2
	Associated Components	No

Dates

	Published
	Revised	2009-02-24
	Closing	2009-03-06 02:00 PM Mountain Standard Time MST

Details

	Category	Special Studies and Analysis - (Not R&D)
	GSINS	B109A: OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
	Region of Delivery	Alberta
	Region of Opportunity
	Agreement Type	NONE
	Tender Type	Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
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	Solicitation Method

Notice Description

	Sand Dune Study Trade Agreement: NONE 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: The University of Calgary Research Services 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary Alberta Canada T2N1N4 Nature of Requirements: Sand Dune Study - Ralston, Alberta W0142-09A127/A Young, Christina J. Telephone No. 403.292.6993 Fax No. - 403.292.5786 ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE Public Works and Government Services on behalf of Department of National Defence Canada, CFB Suffield, Ralston, Alberta intends to enter into a sole source contract with the with the University of Calgary, Department of Geography, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta to conduct a Sand Dune Study on the reactivation of dune habitat. Sole Source Justification There is no alternative sources to conduct the on going study. There is a requirement to conduct a study on the reactivation of dune habitat to support various species at risk such as the Kangaroo Rat, population recovery in the Middle Sand Hills. Study will provide Conservation Management information on the necessary level of fire and grazing intensity for habitat restoration. As responsible land stewards, CFB Suffield acknowledges the importance of maintaining critical habitat for identified Species-at-Risk and assisting in population recovery of these species. This proposed study would augment the University of Calgary Ord's kangaroo rat research programme currently underway at CFB Suffield. The information gathered from this study will assist CFB Suffield in managing its Environmental resources. Limited Tendering Reasons GCR Exception 5.002 (d) Only one supplier (person or firm) is capable of performing the contract. The Work is to commence between date of Contract and to 31 July 2009. Total estimated cost: $52,110.00 (Excluding GST) NAFTA Articles 1016.2 (b) and (d) is applicable because of exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier; and for addition deliveries by the original supplier that are intended either as replacement parts or continuing services for existing supplies, services or installations, or as the extension of existing supplies, services or installation, where a change of supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting requirements of interchangeability with already existing equipment or services. AIT Annex 4.4 articles 506.12 (a) and 506.12 (b) of AIT are applicable on the basis of limited tendering due to compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as existing products, to recognize exclusive rights such as exclusive licenses, such as exclusive license, copyright and patent rights or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative. Closing Date and Time for Written Supplier Responses Challenging this Requirement is: 2:00 PM MST, 06 March, 2009. This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English. Proposed Contractor: The University of Calgary Research Services 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N1N4 Canada Operating as: Research Services 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. Young, Christina J. Room 1650, 635 8th Ave. S.W. Calgary Alberta T2P 3M3 Telephone No.: (403) 292-6993 ( ) Facsimile No.: (403) 292-5786

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Contracting Authority

	Name	Christina J. Young
	Address	Room 1650, 635 8th Ave. S.W. Telephone No.: (403) 292-6993 ( ) Facsimile No.: (403) 292-5786
	City	Calgary
	State / Province	Alberta
	Country	Canada
	Postal Code	T2P 3M3
	Phone	(403) 292-6993 ( )
	Fax	(403) 292-5786
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