DESCRIPTION: The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm RandallVA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intent tosole source with WOODWAY USA INC, for the Quark Cardio PulmonaryExercising Test (CPET). This sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1 for the Quark Cardio Pulmonary Exercising Test(CPET); Woodway also will provide the necessary equipment formeasurement of an aerobic fitness as an outcome during exercise trainingstudies. The equipment will sample the air that subjects breathe out atrest and during exercise and analyzes the proportion of different gasesin the expired air. In addition, the ECG will analyze electricalactivity of the heart during exercises. All equipment will be used forexercise studies in persons post-stroke. The equipment includes theQuark Cardio Pulmonary Exercising Test (CPET); ED Gas, Cal mix (16% O2,5% CO2, N2 balance) CGA-973; Quark C12x USA (12-Lead ECG); SW Stress,Rest ECG with Interpretation (no retrofit); metabolic Cart and DualMonitors; Desmo Treadmill (user weight capacity 500lbs. running 800lbs.walking running surface Area 22x68", speed range 0-12.5mph, zero start,0.1mph increments. Elevation Range 0-15%. Warranty 5 year drive, motorand belt, 3 year all components, 1 year labor). Also, a Medical Package(hospital grade circuitry, reverse and 4 year parts warranty). The NorthAmerican Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 334510. Thisnotice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identifytheir interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the ContractingOfficer no later than September 17, 2009 at 4:00pm EST. Responses shouldbe sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will beaccepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determiningwhether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determinationto conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this noticeis solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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