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65 -- HEPATITIS C RNA ASSAY SOL RFP 618-84-96 DUE 062496 POC Linda Kelly, Contracting Officer (612) 725-2183 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Minneapolis, MN has a requirement for Hepatitis C RNA Assay Kits. The HCV Amplification Kit must be a completely self-contained viral detection system with built-in anti-contamination technology using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) process. Contractor will be required to provide a cell washer. A three year contract will be awarded. It is believed that pursuant to U.S. patent awarded to Roche diagnostics that this is a sole source procurement. See Note 22.nostics that this i (0131)

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