Tegal 901E Plasma Etch Tool

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

ACAN – FULLY AUTOMATED CELL SORTER SYSTEM

ACAN #24-58199

Wendy Semegen

Telephone: (250) 298-1379

E-mail address: Wendy.Semegen@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

There is a security requirement associated with this ACAN.

Applicable trades agreements apply to this ACAN.

o        Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

o        Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)

o        Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)

o        Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCOFTA)

o        Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA)

o        Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)

o        Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

o        Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

o        Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

o        Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

o        World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)

Requirement

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply and installation of (1) One the Tegal 901E Plasma etch Tool, with a new PC Controller and a 4” capability. The delivery is required in Ottawa, Ontario

Note to Suppliers

An ACAN will be posted on CanadaBuys.gc.ca for a period of 15 days, 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.

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.

Inquiries

To ensure a response before the ACAN closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least five (5) calendar days prior to the ACAN closing date.

Wendy Semegen

Senior Contracting Officer

Finance and Procurement Services Branch

National Research Council Canada

Telephone: (250) 298-1379

E-mail: Wendy.Semegn@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• Exclusive Rights