VAMC, 500 HWY 89 NORTH, PRESCOTT, AZ 86313

65 -- REAGENTS SOL 649-3-97 DUE 092696 POC Diana L. Wellington, Contracting Officer, (520) 776-6051 This shall serve as notice of our intent to negotiate with Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostic Division, 100 Abbott Park Road, Dept. 921, Abbott Park, IL 60064 for reagents used with ''Abbott AYXSM'' and ''Abbott IMX'' analyzers for the VA Medical Center, Prescott, AZ 86313. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Contract period will be from date of contract award through September 30, 1996 with two (2) renewal option years. Award is subject to availability of funds. (0229)

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