DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, AFMLO/VA Special Services Div. of NAC, 1423 Sultan Street - Ft. Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5006

Q -- REFERENCE LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES SOL FOM-09-96 DUE 111096 POC Mary M. Boyd (301) 619-4033 The AFMLO/VASS is in the process of initiating a Request For Proposal (RFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)type contract, FOB Destination, for Regionalized, Tri-Care Region 10, Refernce Laboratory Service, for a period of one year from date of award with four (4) options to extend the term of the contract. The solicitation will issue on or about October 9, 1996 with a closing date on or about November 9, 1996. Anyone submitting an offer is advised to review the entire and its amendments thoroughly. Estimated annual quantites are 60,354 tests. All interested, accredited, and responsible concerns are encouraged to provide a statement of interest, supporting evidence of their capability to provide such items, address and point of contact. Written requests for proposal are required and should be submitted to the above address or requests may be faxed to 301 619-2958 or 5050. No telephone requests for the RFP will be accepted. (0268)

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