VA Medical Center, A&MM Service (90C), 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148

65 -- CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY SYSTEM SOL 660-002-96 DUE 021696 POC Contact Point, Edward G. Phillips, (801)584-1243 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. REQUIREMENT: Provide (1) one each complete Cardiac Electrophysiologic Amplification/Monitoring system for the Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab, VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84148, with the following minimum salient characteristics: System must be capable of multi-tasking so that any combination of signal acquisition, data storage, data review, data analysis, plotting of data and veiwing of study log can be done simultaneously; signal control provides single keystroke gain setting or clipping of selected signals using trackball and each channel should be individually configurable; the monitors must be cabable of supplying a dual monitor system with 1600 x 1280 resolution where display operation of the other, so that real time data is displayed even while analysis is being performed on second monitor; system must include 64 catheter inputs, 12 lead ECG, 6 pressure channels and 4 stimulas channels; the report facility must include the capability to combine word processing, user definable text dictionary, and automatic summarization of study data; the system should be protocol driven so that multiple parameters can be automatically changed at the same time simply by changing the protocol. Configurable parameters would include screen display, stimulus inputs, stimulus sync channel, as well as log and measurement formats; control computer must be a processor based with a 60 or 90 MHZ clock and a minimum of 32 MB or RAM, a 500 MB hard disk, and a 650 MB optical disk drive; this should record a 12 leap printout by selecting an icon or by pressing a single key on the keyboard. The system should be able to print a 12 lead ECG for any data which has been previously recorded; A system modem capable of 14,400 baud or higher transmission rate should be included with the system for remote diagnostics and software upgrades; the system should perform automatic measurement of SNRT, SACT as well as antegrade or retrograde refractory period measurements. The system should allow these measurements to be edited by the electrophysiology physician; the system should have an interactive log that enables the user to have instant access to the study data. The log should be visible regardless of what other function is in use at the time; the system should be able to print reports, plots, waveforms and other items in a background mode so that the operator may continue to use the system for analysis and review even during the printing; the system should have a real time trigger which causes the review window to be automatically updated with data from the current pacing train; the system should have a single button quick print so that data in the review window may be printed. The printing should be done in the background; for the duration of the warranty period provided, the vendor will provide service and maintain the system; vendor will provide at no cost ot the Government free software and maintenance releases during the life of the system; training for up to three VA employees on system should be provided by the vendor at no additional cost to the Government. Please provide descriptive literature with offer. Deliver and set-up of complete system within 90 calendar days from date of award. The standard industrial classification (SIC) Code for the acquisition is 3841. The small business size is 500 employees. Solicitation 660-002-96 is issued as a request for porposal (RFP). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 34, Dated 10/30/95. Provisions 52.212.1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, 52.212.4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATURES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMEMERCIAL ITEMS APPLIES TO THIS ACQUISITION: THE PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER IS 90 CALENDAR DAYS. OFFERORS RESPONDING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST PROVIDE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN 52.212.1, INSTRUCITON TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL AND MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212.3 BY CLOSE OF BUSSINES, FEBRUARY 16, 1996. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. Discussion will be held if necessary. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract. (0023)

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