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65 -- REAGENTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH ABBOTT LABORATORIES LEASED TDX AND IMX ANALYZERS SOL 657-62-96 DUE 070596 POC Karen Munroe, Contracting Officer, (314) 894-6610 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, intends to negotiate with Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostic Division, One Abbott Park Road D-943 AP6C, Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500, for the procurement of reagents and accessories for use with Abbott Laboratories leased TDX analyser (SN 153) and IMX analyzer (SN 16606). Contract period will be for a based period of one (1) year beginning September 1, 1996, with option to extend four (4) additional one-year periods. Request for proposal to be issued June 4, 1996. Request for proposal will be due July 5, 1996. Request for copies of this solicitation must be received in writing or via facsimile (314-894-5705) not later than June 21, 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note(s): 23. (0137)

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