Chief A&MMS (90C), Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249

65 -- PLASMA COAGULATOR SOL RFQ 652-63-99 DUE 100198 POC Cynthia L. Andersen, Contracting Officer, 804 675-5555; fax 804-675-5588 The VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249 intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement for an APC 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator from ERBE USA. System shall consist of (2) Pressure reduction valves, (1) APC Cart including accessory fixation assembly, (1) connection cable APC 300 to ICC 200 Generator, (1) Footswitch connector APC 300, (1) Reusable probe connector hose 2m/6ft, (2) ICC 200 w/endocut and argon capable ESU, (1) ESU cart w/storage drawer and shelves, (2) double pedal footswitch w/spacer bar (water proof), (2) adapter for using bicap or goldprobe (c,d series), (1) ignition tester, (2) argon gas tank -- full, 40 cu. Ft capacity 99,998 pure, (1) S-cord, 10ft, (1) Ultra 8 surge protector, (1) APC grounding cable set, (2) APC probe -- 2.3mm, 6ft. length (10/cs), (1) Nessy monitoring split pad w/cable (50/cs), (1) APC membrance filter (50/cs) and will be used in the treatment of Barretts Esoph., watermelon stomachs, AVM's, Radiation Proctities etc. Responses from interested parties must be received within seven calendar days of the publication of this notice, and must include sufficient documentation to evaluate your firm's ability to meet or exceed the capabilities of the proposed Plasma Coagulator. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Determination to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government; no additional synopsis will be published. SIC Code 2836. Industry Standard Code 500. Questions may be directed to Cynthia L. Andersen, contracting Officer, (804) 675-5555 or Fax (804) 675-5588. Posted 09/23/98 (W-SN253121). (0266)

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