Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, AMMS (90C), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

J -- MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SOL IFB 673-44-98 DUE 102097 POC Derba A. Dodson, (813) 972-7588 Contractor shall provide a full maintenance service contract to furnish labor, transportation, and parts for preventive maintenance and repair of two Advanced Technical Laboratory Ultrasound Digital Imaging Systems, Models HSI3000. Both systems are located at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Orlando, FL. This is a commercial services procurement prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.6. A written solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 673-44-98. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation 97-01. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7629 and the business size standard is $5 million. The contract will be awarded for a base period of 11/1/97 through 9/30/98 with an option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods. Issue date of solicitation is September 24, 1997. Due date for receipt of Bids is October 20, 1997. All requests for copies of this solicitation must be received in writing no later than October 10, 1997 and may be submitted to address above or faxed to (813) 903-4838. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. (0255)

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