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

34 -- ENGRAVING MACHINES SOL RFQ 30-DA-96 DUE 030696 POC Contact Point, AGRIMSON, DANIEL, (612)725-2178, Contracting Officer, AGRIMSON, DANIEL, (612)725-2178, Additional Contact, NELSON, MAVIS, (612)725-2189 The Minneapolis, MN VAMC is soliciting quotations to provide the following Brand Name or equal item: Vanguard 9000 engraving machine, a computerized engraver with table capable of engraving a 2'x2' piece of material. Engraver to have electronically controlled spindle with a minimum clearance of 2.25 inches. Engraving plotter will accept HPCL output directly with X-axis a minimum of 27'' and Y-axis unlimited. Multiple pass, speed, and depth control is required. Provide computer capable of running 2 tables simultaneously from one controller, graphic editor, automatic proportionate layout, and unlimited fonts on-line with a minimum of a 11'' letter height. Unit must have friction fed vinyl system capable of holding a 20'' to 24'' roll of vinyl with adjustable knife pressure. Request bid documents in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. (0036)

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