Chief, A&MM Service (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285

71 -- ZONEAIRE UPGRADE KIT FOR HILL-ROM BEDS SOL RFP 509-66-98 DUE 092398 POC Mary T. Crace, Contracting Officer, (706) 731-7173 Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253)c), the VA Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia, intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source procurement with Hill-Rom Company, 1069 State Route 46E., Batesville, IN 47006, for quantity of thirteen each product #5048UZ, 4 Motor Zoneaire Upgrade Kit (1145 A, B & C Siderail options 52,53,54,55,56 & 59). The above authority is cited and justification is made based on the requirement to upgrade Hill-Rom beds within the Medical Center. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all interest received within fifteen (15) days after publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement for competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Inquiries will be accepted by fax at (706) 731-7172. Posted 09/04/98 (W-SN246281). (0247)

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