Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-16-00754980

Issuing Organization

National Research Council Canada

Owner Organization

National Research Council Canada

Solicitation Type

ACAN - Advance Contract Award Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

16-22103.

Title

Testing of 6 customized walls following CAN/ULC S134 (16-22103.)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

Details

Location

National Capital Region

Dates

Publication

2016/11/07 12:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2016/11/28 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Rajaram, Lyndsay

613-773-0933

Description

National Research Council Canada requires six tests based on the CAN/ULC-S134 standard to be conducted. The supplier must be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 to conduct CAN/ULC-S134 tests.

A reusable steel support frame (design provided by NRC) will be constructed in front of the CAN/ULC-S134 test wall to support a set of window frame assemblies. For each test, 18 window assemblies (provided by NRC) will be installed on the support frame. Fire testing will then be conducted according to the CAN/ULC-S134 requirements. After the test, the windows will be removed from the support frame and disposed before proceeding with the next test.

A report meeting the CAN/ULC-S134 requirements must be provided for each test. All videos, photos and data must also be provided in electronic form.

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

(1) The supplier lab must have an existing test setup for conducting tests in accordance with CAN/ULC-S134.

(2) The supplier lab must have the ability to conduct calibration tests, testing and reporting activities as per the latest version of CAN/ULC-S134.

(3) The supplier lab must be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 to conduct CAN/ULC-S134 tests.

4. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

Intertek is the only known lab that has an existing test setup for conducting full-scale fire tests in accordance with CAN/ULC-S134 and is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 to conduct the CAN/ULC-S134 test.

5 This ACAN contract serves for the immediate contract of $ 315,000.00 and for future requirements of similar size and scope for 2 additional years.

Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is Nov 28, 2016

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Directed to: Steve Cassidy

Telephone: 613-993-0851 Facsimile: 613-993-6867 E-mail: Steve.Cassidy@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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