ACQUISITION & MATERIEL MANAGEMENT (90C), VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1900 E MAIN ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832-5198

35 -- WINDOWS-BASED NT DIGITAL DICTATION SYSTEM SOL 550-15-99 DUE 033099 POC Marietta Hance, Contract Specialist, (217)-431-6536 The VA Medical Center, Danville, IL is requesting offers for a "Windows-based NT Digital Dictation System" with interface capability to VA's transcription production and document distribution system, which shall provide and allow for a fully automated, event-enabled electronic medical record workflow environment as well as enhanced transcriptionist productivity. All items under this procurement must currently be able to support Year 2000 compliance and readily on the open market. Offeror must provide a Windows NT server 4.x, ODBC and SQL compliant database with a minimum of 250 redundant voice storage hours with 16 universal ports, one 16 port cabinet, interface to allow transfer of data to the transcription production and document distribution system, user interface software, seven transcribe stations, and other requirements as stated in the solicitation. Hardware, software, and services are to be provided approximately May 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000 with options to extend the contract for FOUR additional years or through April 30, 2004. Standard Industrial Code No. 3579 applies to this procurement. This is an UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT (not set-aside for small business). However, a business is considered small if it has no more than 500 employees. Solicitation documents will be available after March 1, 1999 and may be requested in writing from Marietta Hance at FAX #217-431-6553. Contract award shall be contingent upon the availability of funds. Posted 02/18/99 (I-SN299862). (0049)

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