65--Notice of Intent to Purchase

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System intends to purchase the following equipment from the Steris Corporation. Anyone feeling they can provide an equal item must demonstrate that their item is equivalent to this system in all aspects. This system is an upgrade to the current system and the new system MUST be the same in size and utility requirements as there will be no alterations made to the physical property in order to accommodate equipment. Items are: (1) 1 each WR20241 Cage Washer 4600 DD PIT LH 208V Scientific Equipment Washers/Dryers--Animal Cage Washers (Basic Series), cage and rack washers, Basil 4000 series cage and rack washer, Basic 4600 cage and washer, double doors, pit mounted, service access on right (facing front of unit), 208 volts, 60Hz, 3 phase; (2) 1 each B2119 Floor spray jet equipment; (3) 2 each WA02010 BLT WSH Cart, 4 basket equipment; (4) 2 each WA02030 Univ cage and pan wash cart. Quote to include deinstall and disposal of old system and installation of new system. Companies who feel they can offer an item that is equivalent in quality and size may submit their descriptive literature and price quote in the following manner: (1) e-mail to [email protected], (2) fax to the attention of Brenda Birks at (402) 943-5538 or mail literature to Brenda S. Birks/90C, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha Division, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. All responses must be received by September 2, 2005 in order to be considered.