VA Palo Alto Healthcare Systems (640/90C), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290

D -- PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF MEDICAL INTERCOM SYSTEM W/APPROPRIATE ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT. SOL 640-97-97 DUE 062397 POC Bonnie Yager -- Contract Specialist Intern (415) 493-5000 ext. 63765 VAPAHCS intends to negotiate sole source with Stentofon of Kansas City, MO for the procurement and installation of a medical intercom system with appropriate ancillary equipment. Major cost items include: 60366 -- OR Wall Station, 6020 -- Back Boxes, 70342 -- Desk Station, 7040 -- Wall Station, ACC/140/114/19 -- Exchange, ACC/140/132/22 -- Exchange, EZFD772W -Speakers, DS4010 -- Door Locks, 1077 -- Page Adapter, 18030 -- (30 Watt Amplifiers) and 18010 -(10 Watt Amplifiers). The above should accomplish the following: 1. Intercom (station-to-station), 2. Overhead Page (programmable), 3. Alarm functions, 4. Emergency request for assistance with visual indicator and programmable audible message, 5. Control of magnetic door locks and 6. Networking of multiple separate systems and capability of future expansion. Potential offerors may identify their interest by submitting a statement which should contain adequate information on supplying this type of intercom system and qualifications to install the product. Anticipated award to be on or about June 23, 1997. System must be furnished and installed within 8 weeks after award in order to open our new hospital. Contact Bonnie Yager -- Contract Specialist in writing at: VAPAHCS (90C), 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304 or via fax (415) 852-3443. (0142)

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