VA Medical Center, Attn: Contracting Officer (90C), 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410-6400

Q -- EMERGENCY CARDIOLOGY SERVICES SOL RFP 548-13-97 DUE 052897 POC Donna Nelson, 561-882-6510 OR Annette Gaessler, 561-882-6508 Provide emergency cardiology services to the VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida from the contractor's place of business in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Contract base period is one calendar year from date of award with two (2) on year options for renewal. The contractor is required to provide consultation, treatment, and surgery to include hospital services inclusive of all fees including professional fees, the use of cardiac catherization lab and/or operating room along with supplies, recovery room services, cardio- vascular perfusion, implantable hardware, central services, per diem room rates for the length of stay specified by the contractor, pharmacy, clinical laboratory blood bank, respiratory therapy, ECG/Cardiographics, radiology, surgical path- ology, echocardiography and graphics. Physicians who provide services must be board certified in this specialty area by the American Board of Medical Specialty and must apply for clinical privileges at the VA. SIC: 8062. All interested parties may request a copy of the Commercial Item solicitation, in accordance with FAR Part 12, by written request. Requests may be mailed or faxed to (561) 882-6507. All requests for solicitation documents must be in writing and received by the issuing agency no later than 15 calendar days after publication in the CBD. No telephone requests will be processed. All responsible sources may submit an offer which may be considered. (0099)

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