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J -- MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES FOR G.E. SIGNA MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM SOL 263-96-P(BL)-0003 POC Christopher Belt, Contract Specialist 301-402-3067. The National Institutes of Health plans to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with General Electric Medical Systems, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The planned contract is for Maintenance Services and Upgrades in our research facility for the SIGNA Magnetic Resonance Imaging System for one basic 12-month period plus four 12-month option periods. It is the Government's belief that these requirements can only be met by General Electric Medical Systems. This is not a formal solicitation. However, concerns that respond to this notice shall supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate their abililty to perform. Information furnished shall include enough material to perform a proper evaluation. SEE Note 22. (0272)

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