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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 22,1999 PSA#2460

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

65 -- INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND SYSTEM SOL 626-99-41-jo DUE 110599 POC Jack Oakes 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 626-99-41-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 97-13: 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 3841 and small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for an Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) System for use in our Cardiac Cath Laboratory. This system must allow interventionalists to obtain unique and additional information about the vessel wall compared to angiography. It is to provide definite enhanced diagnostic capabilities, information about lesion location, percent stenosis, lesion length and lesion morphology. It must include a Real Time Tissue Acquisition Board that does not use phased array averaging techniques, resulting in more accurate vessel display, and a High Contrast digital Graphics Board that clearly displays calcification, soft plaque, and other plaque morphologies. It must have Automatic Catheter recognition that will instantly set the system controls for optimal imaging.. It must have an upgradeable platform for future upgrades. The system will, at a minimum, include a monitor, automatic pull back device, computer key console, printer (Panasonic model AG-MD830 or equivalent), paper, motordrive for catheters, foot pedal, demo probe, VCR (Sony Model UP-890MD or equivalent), video tape instructional book and a data/service that includes a parts list and schematics. Minimum of one year warranty on all hardware. 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: (1) 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); (2) 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 minimum 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 ability to meets the requirements specified above, evaluation by end user, pricing, delivery period, and warranty. Offers are due by close of business November 5, 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 10/20/99 (W-SN393432). (0293)

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