Department of Veterans Affairs Medcial Center 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

W -- LTOP STERRAD STERILIZER SOL 688-42-96 DUE 050796 POC Hazel France, Contracting Officer, (202) 745-8660. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20422 intends to negotiate a 60 month LTOP for a brand name or equal J & J Advanced Sterilization Products Sterrad 100 System Sterilizer. The minimal salient characteristics are: low peroxide temperature plasma for sterilization process, maximum cycle time approx 60 minutes, mobile unit, 208 volt outlet, self diagnostic functions, cassette advancement thru the sterilization cycle, sterilization of metal and non-metal instruments, paper printout for process confirmation and permanent documentation, and no harmful emissions to workers or the environment. This is not a RFP. (0109)

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