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

Q -- MEDICAL SERVICES, UROLOGY SOL RFQ 618-33-99 DUE 100898 POC Mavis Nelson 612-725-2189 On an emergent but usually scheduled basis, provide labor, equipment and material to perform on-site non-invasive Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures for VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN by furnishing a turnkey system by either a tractor-trailer mounted unit or a mobile unit used temporarily in a VAMC OR or cystoscopy suite; expected volume ranges from 50 to 75 cases annually; VAMC will furnish Urologist, nursing and anesthesia personnel as support; Vendor will provide at least two qualified technicians to set up and assist VAMC personnel; evaluation of proposals will be based on past performance, local references, type and quality of equipment, maintenance and support, locality (for response time), and price. Other VAMCs may refer patients to Minneapolis, thereby increasing the estimated volume; quotations may be submitted on a per case or per day basis; VAMC will furnish any/all hookups required. Solicitation documents available on or about September 8, 1998 requested in writing or by fax 612-725-2072; offers are due on October 8 by COB; alternate proposals may be submitted. Posted 08/24/98 (W-SN240788). (0236)

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