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65 -- PROGRAMMABLE HEARING AIDS SOL RFI 791-08-95 DUE 073195 POC Contracting Officer, GAIL A. HIXON, (303)231-5025 The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information about hearing aids which offer advanced technology features. Examples of advanced technology features are: 1) Multiple band amplification channels; 2) Multiple memories, including those accessed through remote controls; 3) Advanced compression circuitry such as dynamic range compression available in two separate channels; and 4) programmability of the electracoustic characteristics. Information should be provided about any fitting and evaluation techniques available to audiologists as part of an operating system. Also include a description about any techniques or protocols included as part of the operating software which support candidacy decisions and indications for use of these advanced circuits. Requirements: 1) Programmable systems should be compatible with NOAH software and the universal fitting (HIPRO) system. 2) Training support to VA audiologists is required. Provide a description of the type and amount of training which can be provided to the 115 VA dispensing clinics. Those sources interested in this Request for Information are invited to submit their information, and a description of any currently available product that meets our requirements by July 31, 1995. This is not a Request for Proposal and no solicitation is available. The Government will not respond to any requests for solicitation packages under this Request for Information. The Government will not pay for any information required in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. (0194)

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