Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Healthcare Systems, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Bldg. 5, 5000 West National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53295

Q -- ULTRASOUND SONOGRAPHER SOL 69d-167-99 DUE 121198 POC Sandra F. Edwards, Contracting Officer (414) 902-5418 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Milwaukee, WI, is soliciting responsible sources interested in providing the services of an American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for the VA Medical Center, 500 East Veterans Drive, Tomah, WI 64660. The contractor shall furnish all necessary services required to perform ultrasound procedures, including interpretation, diagnosis, consultation, and direction to the Medical Center's radiology personnel. Procedures to be performed include but are not limited to; Aorta, Gallbladder/Liver/Biliary System, Kidneys, Pelvis (Bladder & Prostate). Contract period is for one year from date of award with two one year renewal option years. The SIC Code for this procurement is 8099 and is a full and open competition, fixed price contract. The Small Business Standard is $5.0 million. Electronic versions of the solicitations will be availabe on or about November 27, 1998. Request for hard copies must be submitted in writing to the POC. The charge for hard copies solicitation is $5.00 in advance, checks to be made payable to the Department of Veterans Affairs. No telephone or fax request will be accepted. Electronic solicitations may be obtained FREE at the following URL: http://www.gov/oa&;mm/busopp/sols. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will also be available at this URL. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274448). (0328)

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