Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-17-00785338

Issuing Organization

National Research Council Canada

Owner Organization

National Research Council Canada

Solicitation Type

ACAN - Advance Contract Award Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

17-22031

Title

National Research Council Canada requires 30 tests based on the UL162 standard to be conducted. (17-22031)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

National Capital Region

Dates

Publication

2017/07/05 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2017/07/19 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Cassidy, Stephen

613-993-0851

Steve.Cassidy@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Description

National Research Council Canada requires 30 tests based on the UL162 standard to be conducted. The supplier must be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 to conduct UL162 tests.

The tests must be conducted in two concurrent weeks and at two different nozzle elevations :8 feet and 42 feet. One set of 15 tests will be conducted during the first week and it will be repeated during the second week.

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 UL162

(2) The supplier lab must have the ability to run tests at 8 foot and 42 foot nozzle heights.

(3) The supplier lab must be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 to conduct UL162 tests.

(4) The supplier lab must have pollution abatement for hydrocarbon fires and water containment facilities. The lab must also have a means to dispose of hazardous goods.

(5) The supplier lab must have lifting equipment in-house to allow access to 46 foot heights

4. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

SouthWest Research Institute is the only ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory that has a system to control air pollutants for the large hydrocarbon fires produced by UL162 testing. The lab also incorporates a full water containment system negating environmental impact.

5 This ACAN contract serves for the immediate contract of $ 114,892.00 USD 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 July 19, 2017.

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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