Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

B -- INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT SOL RFQ 688-38-00 POC Phyllis Jackson (202) 745-8542 The Government intends to negotiate with Vactor Co., 1704 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20002 to perform a survey of this medical center's network infrastructure to determine adherence to standards and installation of data and phone cabling meets all required standards and acceptance for quality and performance. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Phyllis Jackson. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5 test program and the simplified acquisition procedures apply. The procurement will be conducted according to a combination of Parts 12 and 13 of the FAR. This is not a request for proposals. Posted 11/09/99 (W-SN399452). (0313)

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