Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, P.O. Box 76, Bldg. 37, Hines, IL 60141-0076

70 -- EXTENSIVE DATABASE OF MEDICAL RELATED PRODUCTS POC Jane Brusveen (708) 786-7659 VA requires an extensive database of medical related products. The database must contain information on the following products, all prescription and over- the-counter (OTC) medications. The database must also have comprehensive information on supplies. The database must be in the form of a flat based file that can be manipulated in a personal computer as well as have an application to allow for easy data retrieval. That information will then be used to populate databases contained in 3 locations and to populate the National Drug File. The database must contain at a minimum the following: NDC (10 digit format), Manufacturer, Route of Administration, Package Size, Package Type, Inactivation Date, Old NDC (multiple), Dosage Form, Strength, Units, Dispense Unit, Generic Name, Controlled Substance Schedule. The information must be correct and no information may be fabricated especially in regards to NDC or other item numbers. The database selected must have the strength and units separated into different fields. The database must also have historical information on pricing and previous NDC information. The database needs to have at least monthly updates. The company will need to allow for a network license in three locations, National Acquisition Center and Pharmacy Benefits Management at Hines, IL, and CIO Field Office in Birmingham, AL. The company must also allow for at least 20 concurrent users at one time. The company must also provide on-site training. Posted 12/18/98 (W-SN281877). (0352)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0215 19981222\70-0010.SOL)