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65 -- MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES SOL RFP 691-7884-98TLD DUE 052998 POC Teri deihl (562) 494-5828 (facsimile) 1. The West Los Angeles Medical Center in the Network Business Center intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Moor Instruments, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware under the authority of FAR 6.302.1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to be used for the prevention of amputation in patients with peripheral vascular disease and also to determine the optimal level of amputation should this procedure be required. This instrument is a laser scanner that for the first time provides a detailed map of blood flow velocity in an area that can be as large as an entire limb or as small as a portion of a finger. It does not require ionizing radiation (X-rays) or special preparation of patients. The procedure last five minutes, is completely non-invasive and causes no discomfort. This instrument will provide an objective assessment of skin blood flow. This instrument scans a laser beam in a faster pattern over the skin to build up a laser Doppler image. The cost of amputations is about $23,000 per case, excluding the cost of rehabilitation and prosthesis. West Los Angeles Medical Center performs 30 to 40 amputations per year and the procurement of the Moor Doppler Laser Imager LDI would prevent several of these operations. The Doppler Laser includes the following: 1xmoor LDI scanhead (633nm red laser), 1xmoor LDI control box, 2xmoor LDI interconnecting leads, 1xmains lead, 1xRS232 interface lead, 1xmoor LDI software, 1xmoor LDI user manual, 1xpair of protective glasses and 1xLDI-MS Mobil Stand. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, May 29, 1998, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by facsimile at (562)494-5828. (0138)

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