Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

J -- MRI EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SOL RFP 584-12-98 DUE 091297 POC Risa D. Winters, Contract Specialist The VAMC, Iowa City, IA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Picker International for maintenance on a Vista MR142 operating at 1.5 Tesla, MR503 laser imager, processor, magnet and power conditioner located at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Due to an impending upgrade, most of the system will be under warranty with Picker. Service to include PMs, cryogens and emergency maintenance for the period 10/1/97 through 9/30/98. Subject to the availability of FY 98 funds. (0225)

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