EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Puget Sound Health Care System intends to negotiate a sole source purchase of the following services from Philips Medical Systems: Full service and Maintenance of two Philips X-Ray APP Model Integris, and Philips R/F Model D76+, utilizing Philips-certified technicians, diagnostic software and keys. No solicitation document exists; this notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for bids. Alternative services will be considered only if responding with clear and convincing evidence that they meet the salient characteristics necessary to service the equipment appropriately. Responses must be in writing and must be received within 8 calendar days of this notice. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, vanessa.morton@med.va.gov. Posted 11/18/98 (W-SN272540).

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