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

Q -- SLEEP STUDIES AT CONTRACTOR'S SLEEP LAB SOL 502-06-99 DUE 121198 POC Bernice Griffin, Contract Specialist, (318) 473-0010 X 2240 or Carol Robertson, Chief Acquisition Mgmt, (318) 473-0010 X 2234 SOLICITATION 502-06-99 is corrected to read as follows: The Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alexandria LA intends to award a maximum of two (2)contracts to qualified Sleep Disorders Laboratories in this medical center's service area of central and southwest Louisiana resulting from this solicitation. Estimated number of referrals is 36 per year. Contract will include a base year and four (4) optional one-year provisions. Methodology is Mutual Use of Specialized Medical Resources utilizing comercial format. Services include 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. Services to be provided at contractor's place of business. Solicitation 502-06-99 availabble 11/13/98 and must be requested in writing. Fax # is(318)483-5063. This is a full and open procurement without 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 11/13/98 (W-SN271142). (0317)

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