Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Office (90C), Hampton, Va 23667

65 -- INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SOL 590-99-37 DUE 062499 POC Barbara Simmons (757)728-3115 E-MAIL: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, barbara.simmons@med.va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Alcon Surgical Laboratories for one Series 20,000 Legacy Phaco. The equipment must have 4 Phaco sub-modes offering surgeons four control options; the ability to drive ultrasonic handpiece frequencies 20 Khz to 80 Khz; ultrasonic tip with distal bend capable of working with 4 crystal U/S handpiece and multifrequency driver system; real time sampling of stroke excursion under all cataract densities; multi-microprocessor controls; capability to program 24 surgeons' information;a one touch access, 256 color monitor; voice confirmation; wireless remote control; fully programmable footswitch; automated priming and depriming with self diagnostics; and a multiple channel system. Prospective sources should submit written documentation of any equipment that may meet the above specifications along with applicable pricing, terms, and conditions by close of business June 24, 1999. Information may befaxed to (757)728-3132. Posted 06/16/99 (W-SN343795). (0167)

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