Automated eDNA sampler

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ACAN – Automated eDNA sampler 24-58356 Doyle, Shawn Telephone: 343-551-3688 Shawn.Doyle@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca There is no security requirement associated with this solicitation. CFTA and CKFTA apply to this ACAN. The Comprehensive Land Claim agreements will not apply Requirement The National Research Council of Canada’s Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) research center has a requirement for an automated eDNA sampler capable of automated, multiple water sample collection in remote and challenging locations at specific times, while also allowing long-term, unsupervised deployment of the unit by way of sample preservation via RNAlater in the eDNA sampler itself. The delivery is required in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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. Shawn Doyle Procurement Officer Finance and Procurement Services Directorate National Research Council Canada Telephone: 343-551-3688 E-mail: Shawn.Doyle@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca