VA N.I.H.C.S 1700 E 38TH St Marion, IN 46953

58 -- VIDEO TELECONFERENCING SYSTEM SOL 610-58-96 DUE 092696 POC Larry Burns 317-677-3180 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 610-58-96 is issued as a request for proposal and incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through federal acquisition circular 41: the SIC code is 4899. The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953 intends to purchase a VTel Video Teleconferencing system to include the following equipment:VTL 227LC Conference system, V.35 cable for transtream, Teleos Model 60, 8 port interface card, RJ45-DB15 printer cables, Network Mgt. console, Procard MCU, IMUX software, Teleos Model 20/35/4P, Teleos Model 20/1T/2P, RVX V.35 cable, V-Wizard, Stand alone T1 fiber modem, Document stands, T1 ESF CSU, Cables/Adapters, Supply Sourcing, Installation. Offeror should submit proposals for a four site (2ea. location) and and eight site (4ea. location) installation. Delivered FOB destination to the VA N.I.H.C.S. 1700 E. 38th St. Marion, Indiana. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors-commercial items: 52.212-2 Evaluation-commercial items, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offerors: 1. Technical capability of item offered to meet the requirements 2. Price 3. Ability to provide technical support. A completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, offeror representations and certifications-commercial items: and 52.212-4 contract terms and conditions-commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offer due September 26, 1996, 4:00pm. The cost range for the RFP is $250,000 to $500,000 and is therefore unrestricted.s $250,000 to $500, (0256)

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