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Laser Target Designators  –  MERX ACAN Notice  –  November 2008 IZLID (Infrared Zoom Laser Illumination Designators) —  Laser Pointers/Target Designator Combination  —  MERX ACAN Notice Although listed as a Notice of  Proposed Procurement, this document is obviously an ACAN not an NPP. Under the terms of the ACAN,  MD Charlton (of  Saanichton, BC), Canadian distributor for BE Meyers (Redmond, WA) is to supply 73  IZLID ("Infrared Zoom Laser Illumination Designators" more commonly called illuminator designators). The ACAN lists the "424P-A1CR123 (Aimer) and 425P-A2CR123 Infrared Zoom LASER Ill- umination Designators  (IZLID)".  These two devices are generally refered to as the IZLID 100P and IZLID 200P, respectively.  Both are handheld or rifle-mounted pointer/illuminator lasers. IZLID is used to designate targets for guided artillery shells, air strikes, etc. The CF wants the two lasers combined "into one unit" but, from the ACAN, it's not clear how. BE Meyers also makes the Tactical Guidance Opera- tion – Infrared (left). The TGO-IR system provides a tripod mount  for both an illuminator and a targeting pointer (and a dual remote switch that activates both lasers simultaneously.  It might be that DND intends to mount their  IZLID 100P and  IZLID 200P side-by- side on the TGO-IR tripod. Alternatively, BE Meyers may be offering  a new product  which  combines the functions of  the IZLID 100P and  IZLID 200P  in one hand-held/rifle-mounted unit.  With current levels of DND secrecy, it might be some time before we know. The full text of  this ACAN (as published on the MERX website) is reproduced below. ________________________________________ DUAL LASER INDICATORS [ IZLID 100P and IZLID 200P ]  –  ACAN  [ Advance Contact Award Notice ] ________________________________________ Reference Number                PW-$$QD-010-17794 Solicitation Number              W6399-09AB39/A Organization Name               Public Works and Government Services Canada                                                  Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada Source ID                               FD.DP.QC.10077.C2 Associated Components     Yes Dates Published     2008-11-06 Revised        — Closing         2008-11-20  02:00 PM  Eastern Standard Time  EST Details Category     Communications, Detection and Fibre Optics GSINS          N5855: "NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED                       RADIATION" Region of Delivery            Ontario Region of Opportunity     — Agreement Type                Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tender Type                       Notice of  Proposed  Procurement  (NPP)                                               [ actually an ACAN,  see below ] Estimated Value                  — Solicitation Method           — Notice Description DUAL LASER INDICATORS Trade Agreement:  Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures:  Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment:  None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy:  Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:  No DUAL LASER INDICATORS 1. Requirement a. The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for the provision of quantity 73 Infrared Zoom LASER Illumination Designators (IZLID). The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the govern- ment's intention to award a contract for these goods to M.D. Charlton,  Saanichton, British Columbia, the only known Canadian Distributor for the OEM,  B.E. Meyers, Redmond, Washington. Before awarding a contract, however, the government pro- vides other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of cap- abilities during the fifteen calendar day posting period. If other potential suppliers submit statements of capabilities during the fifteen calen- dar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the govern- ment will proceed to a full tending process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier. Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority 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 adver- tised requirements. The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is November 10, 2008 2:00 p.m. EST. b. This requirement is for the provision of quantity 73, dual LASER indicators, which combines the following lasers into one unit. 424P-A1[-]CR123 (Aimer) and 425P-A2[-] CR123 Infrared Zoom LASER Illumination Designators (IZLID), Stock Code D00003822 /8555. These dual LASER indicators are required as an additional quantity in support of in-service equipment required for Command growth and operational requirements. The IZLID power output of 100mW for designator-pinpoint and 200mW for the illumi- nator-flood allows the LASER to emit a pulse that is visible and effective up to dist- ances ranging from 38-43 kms. These lasers are the most powerful lasers used for ground applications and must be interoperable with the in-service vehicle mounted weapon platforms and fire control systems employed throughout the Command. 2. Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Julie Staples Public Works and Government Services Canada Land, Aerospace and Marine Systems & Major Projects Sector Electronics, Munitions and Tactical Systems Procurement Directorate Defence Communications Division - QD Place du Portage, Tower III, 8C2 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5 Telephone: (819) 956-1317 Facsimile: (819) 956-0636 E-mail: julie.staples@pwgsc.gc.ca 3. Delivery Phased delivery with qty 20 on or before 15 January 2009 with the balance no later than March 31, 2009. 4. Applicability of Trade Agreements or Other Obligations The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) applies. This requirement is excluded from the Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP). 5. GCR Exception and Limited Tendering Reason Section 6(d) of the Government Con- tract Regulations is being invoked in this procurement as only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract. B.E. Meyers, Redmond, Washington is the OEM, and the only known Canadian Dis- tributor who can fulfill the requirement for Dual LASER Indicators is M.D. Charlton, Saanichton, British Columbia. The above meets the criteria for a sole source acquisition in the Agreement on Internal Trade, Article 506.12 (a). 6. List of Required Items The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. [...]