Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT -- EEG SYSTEM SOL RFQ 618-89-00 DUE 123099 POC Mavis Nelson 612-725-2189 Under statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253 (1) the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Excel Tech LTD, Oakville, Ontario, Canada for a 68 Channel Digital Amplifier/Patient Headbox designed specifically for epilepsy monitoring applications, allowing real-time video streaming of video EEG data between the collector station and the VAMC EEG laboratory, storing data even if patient is temporarily unhooked. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 1.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5 test program; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation willnot be issued but refer to Government No. RFQ 618-89-00. This Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-14. SIC Code 3841 and 3845 apply. Size Standard is 500 employees. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN is seeking Brand Name Only #XLTEK EMU68 Channel Digital Amplifier/Patient Headbox with additional equipment/accessories as follows: XLTEK EEG32 Channel Digital Amplifier/Patient Headbox; XLTEK Ambulatory 10087 Portable EEG Recorder for Ambulatory Studies; PAN/TILT 101 12 Video Camera with Automatic Pan/Tilt/Zoom and Auto Tracking Features; 2 each Desk Top 102 123 NLX Motherboards with Intel PIII Processor and Accessories; Laptop 10097 Windows NT Laptop with PII Processor and Accessories; #10092 NLX Motherboard with Intel PIII Processor and Accessories; 3 each #102133 21" CRT Monitors; #10084 Photic Stimulator; stand for XLTEK Photic Stimulator, cable part #101951; #101951 Cable to attach Photic; 2 each #10098 Medical Cartswith user-adjustable positions with keyboard and laser printer shelves, and 4" casters; 3 each #10103 Cart Arms to hold headbox or photic stimulation light box; SP/SZ detection; Patient Event Switches; #101985 Printer; case; and NT Server Review Storage Solution. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. This contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only once source under FAR 6.302. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by December 30, 1999. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interests received on or before December 30, 1999 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources that can meet these requirements and provide items as listed above may respond to this solicitation by submitting cost and technical proposals; include location and past performance history. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this procurement: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) and incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&;mm/vaar/ (VAAR); FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-owned Business; VAAR 852.219-70 Protest Content; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; and VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. Proposals shall include all information required in 52.212-1 Schedule of Prices Offered, a copy of published price list for the services/supplies proposed, a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, and be submitted to the attention of Mavis Nelson, VA Medical Center, Room 4G-107, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For further information, contact Mavis Nelson at 612-725-2189 or by FAX 612-725-2072. All offers must be received no later than close of business (4:30 p.m. CST) on December 30, 1999. Faxed proposals will be accepted followed by original hard copy by Federal Express. Posted 12/14/99 (W-SN408327). (0348)

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