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66 -- VIDAS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC ASSAY SYSTEM SOL 657-53-96 DUE 053196 POC Contact Point, Karen Munroe, (314)894-6610, Contracting Officer, Karen Munroe, (314)894-6610 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, intends to negotiate with bioMerieux Vitek, Inc., 595 Anglum Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042, for the procurement of a stand alone VIDAS ImmunoDiagnostic Assay System, Model No. 99010. Request for quotation to be issued May 10, 1996. Request for quotation due May 31, 1996. Request for copies of this request for quotation must be received in writing or via facsimile (314-894-5705) not later than May 22, 1996. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. The acceptance period for responses to this Request for Quotation must be extended through September 30, 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Numbered Note 22. (0115)

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