Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama 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:
BRUKER LTD. 555 Steeles Ave East Milton Ontario Canada L9T1Y6 Nature of Requirements:
Fourier-transform Raman spectroscopy-microscopy system
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Definition of the requirement
The Department of National Research Council (NRC) has a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, and training (2 in total) for a Standalone Fourier-Transform (FT) Raman Spectrometer, 1064 and 785nm, with RamanScope III system.
The To be provided with the system is 2 trainings, Basic User training on-site at NRC, Ottawa, Ontario and Advanced User training (for 1 person)
at the Contractor's (Bruker) facility.
The minimum essessential requirements for the system are as follows:
FT Raman Spectrometer:
FT-Raman spectrometer with a 1W laser emitting at 1064 nm;
Optional laser in the 700-850 nm range; Germanium detector; CCD detector; Liquid nitrogen holding time for the Ge detector must be a minimum of 4 days;. Spectral range of 4000 cm-1 to 100 cm-1 or better in standard configuration; Resolution of 0.5cm-1 or better; Sample stage with software/hardware controlled x-y-z movement with a step size of 50 microns or better; Sample compartment with a pre-aligned sample stage;. Automatic calibration of wavelength; Automatic background correction; Spectrometer components such as source, laser, detector, interferometer and automation units must be continuously monitored for operation. The operator must be notified by system software if any of the factory specifications are not met; Optical components must be automatically recognized when placed in the spectrometer or removed ; and Gold coated optics.
Microscope:
FT-Raman type; 1064 nm laser; White light operation with transmission and reflectance modes; Two polarizers for crossed polarization of transmitted light.; Motorized stage with XY movement of 7 cm or more; XYZ imaging : point spectra from 100 cm-1 to 4000 cm-1; Objectives: 10x (NA=0.25, WD=6.5), 40x (NA=0.65, WD=6.1), 100X (NA=1.25); and Lightproof hood over the sample stage.
Spectrometer and Microscope software:
Multi-tasking: acquisition & analysis in parallel; Normalization, baseline correction, spectral subtraction, curve fit, peak pick; 2D, 3D, 4D chemical mapping and analysis; Database searchable spectra; Raman library of spectra for minerals, bio-fibers, dyes, pigments, polymers, oils, plasticizers; Software must allow for the overlap of Raman spectral files with infrared spectral files acquired on a Bruker T27 and its software; and Perpetual software license for at least 4 computers.
Quantity:
1
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its system meets the minimum essential requirements. This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s): Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier It is intended to sole source this requirement to original equipment manufacturer Brucker Ltd., Milton, Ontario, the only known source on the market who can meet the Fourier-transform capabilities with both the spectrometer and microscope and compatibility with the existing FTIR Spectrometer and software.
The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under section 10.2.1 subsection 6(d) Only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract; for patent or copyright requirements, or technical compatibility factors and technological expertise.
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:
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Article 506.12 (b) where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Article 1016.2 (b), where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights or other 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 no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.
TheWorld Trade Organization Agreementon Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) ArticleXV (b) when, for works of art or for reasons connected with protection of exclusive rights, such as patents or copyrights, or in the absence of competition for technical reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.
Cost estimate of the proposed contract:
$232,000.00 (GST/HST extra). Delivery:
4-8 weeks from contract award.
Name and address of the pre-identified supplier Bruker Ltd. 555 Steeles Ave., E., Milton, On
L9T 1Y6 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. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is
22 August 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Helen Yari Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch - Ontario 33 City Centre Dr., Ste. 480C Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N1
Telephone:
905-615-2081
Facsimile:
905-615-2060 E-mail address: helen.yari@pwgsc.gc.ca Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
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