Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37212

74 -- UPGRADE OF EXISTING LANIER HOSPITAL DICTATION SYSTEM SOL 626-99-29-jo DUE 061899 POC Jack Oakes (90C) 615/327-5311 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer's e-mail address, jack.oakes@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 626-30-98-jo is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. This acquisition is unrestricted. SIC is 3579 and small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is for upgrade of our existing Lanier VoiceWriter Dictation System to a VoiceWriter NT/6400 Dictation System and is to include, at a minimum, installation, training and the following items: (1) 1 each 64NT Voice Server; (2) 1 each 64NT Voice Server Software; (3) 1 each Vertical Rack system; (4) 1 each 10 Base T Hub w/Coax Port; (5) 1 each Rack Mount for LC III; (6) 1 each UPS 1.3KVA minimum; (7) 1 each 128 MB ECC DIMM; (8) 64 MB ECC DIMM; (9) 1 each Net Server; (10) 2 each 9.0 GB SCSI Drive for Netserver; (11) 1 each VWNT Database (10 Client; (12) 1 each VoiceManager Console 15"; (13) 1 each HP Vectra VL8 350 Desktop PC; (14) 2 each 9.0GB SCSI Voice Drive; (15) 4 each 100 Hour Key; (16) 2 each Disk Controller; (17) 2 each 4 Port DSP Card; (18) 4 each 8 Port DSP Card; (19) 12 each VoiceWriter NT Port Software; (20) 10 each VTI; (21) 3 each DCS Port Card; (22) 1 each Waterproof Foot Control; (23) 2 each HP LaserJet 6P Printer. Delivery is to be made to the Chief, A&MMS, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, within 60 days after receipt of order. Acceptance and Inspection at VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN. FOB Destination. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following. A price quote on company letterhead for the requested item showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address along with a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Those companies not in possession of the clause in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. In addition the bidder shall furnish as part of its bid all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics/requirements of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your bid to be rejected as nonresponsive. Award of Best Value for the government contract will be based on pricing, delivery period, warranty. Offers are due by close of business June 18, 1999 and may be faxed to 615/321-6351. No oral offers will be accepted. For information, contact Jack Oakes at 615/327-5311, fax 615/321-6351, or email at jack.oakes@med.va.gov. Posted 06/04/99 (W-SN339485). (0155)

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