Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, AMMS (90C), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

65 -- ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DIGITAL EXPRESS 7000 DIGITAL DICTATION SYSTEM SOL RFQ 796-015 DUE 092997 POC Mick Dubuis 813-972-7593 Fax 813-903-4838 This is a combined synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. The James A. Haley VA Hospital intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Dictaphone Corporation, Anchorage, AK for upgrades to the existing Digital Express 7000 Digital Dictation System. Upgrades to include: Version 34 DX 7000 software, 125 hours of redundant storage, part # 188552YCN. Part # 185446 Voice Processing Unit or telephone interface board. Part # 7086 System Management Unit with version 2.01 system supervisor software. Part # 0420DPS Dictate Station (Pathology). Part # 184940 Hands free accessories for Pathology dictate station. Code # XX5614 On site user training by application and training specialist. If submitting a quote on brand name equal, adequate technical information shall be submitted with the quote for the government's complete evaluation. Failure to submit adequate technical information shall be grounds for rejection of quotations. Adequate technical information shall include but not be limited to: technical specifications, product availability, product picture, product features, etc. Quotations shall be submitted on an "all or none" basis. Partial quotations shall be rejected. All quotations shall state delivery time, F.O.B., F.O.B. point, shipping weight and cost if any. Offerors shall provide a complete set of provisions with proposal found at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Provision and clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and 852.210-77 also apply. Quotations shall be submitted to the address listed herein or faxed to 813-903-4838 and directed tothe attention of Mick Dubuis (90C). The government shall not be held responsible for quality of fax transmittals. The solicitation number (RFQ number) shall be listed on the outside of your response for identification. (0255)

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