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70 -- INTELLX COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE SOL RFQ: 261-0288-99 DUE 092299 POC Maria Graciano 415-750-2066 This contract action is for the lease of Intellx computer system and associated software for automated anaylsis of brain structures from MRI data for the period of October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 with option to extend two (2) additional years. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following are the specifications/requirements for this procurement: System and software to provide automated mapping of the brain structures from MRI data. In addition shall provide automated mapping of the hippocampal structures once certain anatomical landmarks have been established. The mapping provides both the hippocampal volumes and surface models of the hippocampi, potentially enabling specific areas of structual changes and atrophy to be identified. The Intellx Hippocampus Mapping System consists of: Five (5) rack-mounted Intel-based CPUs which include a web server, system control, file serving, and two dedicated processors to run the Intellx deformation software; One (1) switchable monitor, keyboard, and mouse; One (1) Uninteruptable Power supply; One (1) RAID file system; One (1) Ethernet hub; One (1) stand-alone WinNT station (including monitor, keyboard, and mouse) which is used to perform the manual preprocessing steps required by the Intellx deformation software. This is a notice of intent to issue a sole source contract to Intellx, Broomfield, CO 800120 for the lease of the items cited above. Responsible sources who are interest in this procurement shall submit in response, clear and convincing information that identifies their capabilities. In addition, the offeror shall substantiate their offer with technical data, brochures, price list or catalog pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedule, etc. If these items and services are available under a GSA or NAC contract, please provide the contract schedule and information. Payments shall be made in arrears. All responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the date of this CBD notice. Offers must be delivered via fax to FAX number: 415-750-2170, Attn: M. Graciano; via email: maria.graciano@med.va.gov, or the address listed above by September 22, 1999. No telephone requests will be accepted. Requests for a solicitation will be considered nonresponsive. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. Please provide the Brand Name/Model number/Part number of the substitute item, if other than Intellx is being offered. All questions must be faxed to the number listed above. All responses should include DUNS #, TAX ID Code, and Cage Codes. As a result of analyzing rsponses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed and resulting award under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Responsible firms responding to this synopsis will be considered if the action is competed***** Posted 09/03/99 (W-SN376422). (0246)

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