Acquisition Management Department, Building 54, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889-5600

66 -- PURCHASE OF NEXES MODULAR/PENTIUM SYSTEM SOL N00168-98-Q-L50D DUE 091698 POC Ms. Donna Hawkins (301) 295-0548 The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD intends to purchase a NexES Modular/Pentium System, including NexES computer system with color monitor and color printer, NexES staining modules, bulk fluids modules, service for 1 year including all parts and maintenance, 24 hour support line complete replacement of any defective components, installation and complete setup of all protocols, and training for 1 technician in Tucson, AZ all expenses paid. Vendor must provide written certification that the equipment is Year 2000 COMPLAINT. A solicitation package can be requested via fax at (301) 295-0286. No telephone calls concerning this requirement will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received shall be normally considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This acquisition is being conducted under the guideline as set forth in the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Award will be made in the form of a government purchase order. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247307). (0252)

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