Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Q -- MEDICAL SERVICES SOL RFP 618-25-97 DUE 093096 POC Mavis Nelson, Contracting Officer (612) 725-2189 Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement with St. Mary's Hospital of Superior, WI for Laboratory Services under Mutual Use Sharing Agreement contract format at Twin Ports VA Outpatient Clinic in Superior, WI for the period of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The above authority is cited and justification is made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (0235)

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