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

70 -- Y2K UPGRADE TO CAMTRONICS ARCHIUM DIGITAL CARDIAC SYSTEM SOL 626-99-34-jo DUE 081799 POC Jack Oakes 615/327-5311, fax 615/321-6351 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 626-99-34-jo is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12: 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- This acquisition is unrestricted. SIC is 7373 and small business size standard is $18 million. Provide upgrade to our Camtronics Archium Digital Cardiac System hardware and software. This upgrade to consist of the latest revision of the Camtronics Archium DCS operating systems, applications software and certain hardware; Camtronics Archium Training course tuition for one (1) of our service engineers at Camtronics Hartland, Wisconsin training facility, Eight hours of telephone service support from Camtronics during installation time, and one hour of Camtronics applications telephone support; (2) Camtronics developed Service Interface Tool for Archium that will be used to assist with installation and service, and One year License for this Interface Tool; (3) Additional Camtronics Archium two week training class. Delivery is to be made to the Chief, A&MMS, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, within 30 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 Camtronics certification of products, pricing, delivery period, warranty. Offers are due by close of business August 17, 1999 and may be faxed to 615/321-6351. No oral offers will be accepted. For information, contact Jack Oakes at 615/327-5311 or fax 615/321-6351. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363772). (0217)

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