Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

A -- INSTRUMENTED FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 664-111-98:VM DUE 091698 POC Valerie A. Moody, (619) 552-8585 Ext. 2872, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 The Network Business Center, San Diego, CA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Konigsberg Instruments, Inc. for instrumented functional task equipment and two (2) instrumented bicycles to be used at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles, CA. The instrumented functional equipment and bicycles are used for researching force feedback in individuals with diabetes during bicycle exercise, and to determine the amount of weight distributed through assistive devices when the lower extremities are unable to sufficiently bear weight. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared to support this procurement. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Solicitation Issue Date: 9/1/98; Quotes due: 9/16/98 by not later than 3:00 p.m. All quotes must be sent to the Contracting Officer, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241808). (0237)

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