Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Healthcare Systems, Contract Service Center, Bldg. 5, 5000 West National Ave., Milwaukee WI 53295

J -- MAINTENANCE OF TWO BELL & HOWELL MAILHANDLERS SOL 69D-201-97 DUE 032797 POC Michael J. Cunningham, Contracting Officer-(414) 384-2000 ex 6906 E-MAIL: Great Lakes Health Care System Acquisition Center, Milwaukee WI, brazale.diane@forum.va.gov. The VA intends to enter into a sole source, negotiated contract with Bell & Howell to provide preventive maintenance and emergency repair of two (2) Aim, six (6) inch, Mail Handler Machines, located at the Hines VA Benefits Delivery Center, Bldg. 215, Hines IL for the period April 1, 1997 through March 31, 1998, plus four (4) 1-year options to renew. Firms other than the proposed sole source must contact the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after publications of this notice in order to be considered. The basis for the sole source is that the Schematics, Customer Application Memo, and other documentation of the equipment are both proprietary to Bell & Howell and essential for proper maintenance of the equipment. Requests for solicitations must be submitted in writing. No telephone requests will be accepted. Fax requests are acceptable. Fax Number: (414) 382-5383. (0069)

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