VA MEDICAL CENTER, #1 JEFFERSON BARRACKS DR, ST LOUIS, MO 63125-4199

65 -- RENTAL OF DRY FLOTATION MATTRESS SOL RFQ 657-57-96 DUE 052096 POC Contact Point, Mary K. Blumenfeld, (314)894-6611, Contracting Officer, Mary K. Blumenfeld, (314)894-6611 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, intends to negotiate sole source with Crown Therapeutics, Inc., 100 Florida Avenue, Belleville, IL, to rent ROHO dry flotation mattresses for use in this Medical Center for the period June 1, 1996 through May 31, 1997 with an option to renew for one additional year. The estimated requirement is 18 mattresses per day. Crown Therapeutics is the sole source distributor of ROHO dry flotation products in the United States, and the ROHO mattress has been approved for use at this Medical Center by the Wound Care Management and Standardization Committees. RFQ will be issued on May 13, 1996, with quotes due May 20, 1996, and a contract awarded on May 24, 1996. See Numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Requests must be received in writing or facsimile (314-894-5705) no later than May 12, 1996. (0114)

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