VA MEDICAL CENTER, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959

Q -- ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SOL RFP 609-37-96 DUE 030496 POC Contracting Officer, Mary J. Bird, (618)993-4175, Additional Contact, Marcella J. Martin, (618)993-4174 Services of an orthopedic surgeon to provide assessments of needs, pre- and post-operative evaluations of VA beneficiaries. All work will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Marion, IL during twice monthly 4 hour clinics. Contractor must be board certified orthopedic surgeon and clinically privileged for VAMC, Marion, IL. Offers due o/a 3/4/96. Anticipate start date of contract o/a 5/1/96. A one year contract with 2 add'l years is anticipated. This is a competitively negotiated contract. FAR Part 12 will not be used for this acquisition. SIC 8099. Sol docs available o/a 2/1/96 upon written request to Contracting Officer. FAXED REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.(0018)

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