Chief A&MMS (90C), Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249

66 -- ECHO TRACKING SYSTEM SOL RFQ 652-130-98 DUE 081798 POC Karen Maynard, Contracting Officer, (804) 675-5478; Fax (804) 675-5588 The VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249 intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement for a Pie Medical Wall Track System Version 2 from Biosound Inc. Wall Tracking System capable of providing ECG-triggered analog voltage real time displays of human vascular dimensions, distensibility and compliance curves and intima media thickness. The elements include a high resolution ultrasonic scanner, a 7.5 MHz linear array transducer with an array length of 40 mm and selectable dynamic focusing; and a dedicated 166 MHz Pentium-based computer with 32 MB memory, 3.2 GB hard drive, high resolution data acquisition card, 17 inch SVGA color monitor, laser jet printer and CD-writer and user software under Windows 95. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Determination to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government; no additional synopsis will be published. SIC code 3821. Industry Standard Code 500. Questions may be directed to Karen D. Maynard, Contracting Officer, (804) 675 5478 Fax (804) 675 5497. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233678). (0218)

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