Contracting Officer (90C), Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bldg 5 Rm 212, Alexandria, LA 71306

Q -- SLEEP STUDIES FOR VA REFERRALS SOL 502-06-99 DUE 112098 POC Bernice Griffin, Contract Specialist, (318) 473-0010 X 2240 or Carol Robertson, Chief Acquisition Management (318)473-0010 X 2234 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alexandria LA intends to make a maximum of three (3)awards to qualified Sleep Disorders Laboratories in this medical center's catchment area resulting from this solicitation. Estimated number of referrals is 36 for the first 12 month contract term is 36 with an estimated 15% increase for each of four (4) option year periods. Methodology is Mutual Use of Specialized Medical Resources utilizing commercial format. Services reguired are 1 and 2 night studies with interpretation for all types of sleep disorders. Competitive evaluation based on the Best Value concept, with evaluation of price, qualifications and location used. Services will be provided at the contractor's place of business. Solicitatin 502-06-99 will be available 10/26/98 and must be requested in writing. Faxed requests are accepted at (318) 483-5063. This procurement is full and open with no setaside restrictions; however, offerors must submit evidence of qualifications of facility and staff to operate as a Sleep Disorder Clinic with proof of membership in a professional medical association with offer. Posted 10/21/98 (W-SN264101). (0294)

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