Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport MS 39501-5001

65 -- BLOOD IRRADIATOR SOL N62604-97-R-7500. Due 112596. Contact Charlene Kreeger 601/871-2281. Under Statutory Authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1) (FAR Part 6.302-1), CBC Gulfport anticipates entering into a sole source procurement with CIS-US of Bedford, MA for 1 each Model IBL437C Blood Irradiator, to be used in the Blood Bank Dept at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA for irradiation of blood and blood products. The above authority is cited and justification is made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be met be one source. This purchase meets government's minimum need by providing the option for an integral computer record keeping system, including bar code scanning capability in accordance with ISBT-128. Sole source negotiations will be conducted with CIS-US; however, all responsible sources who can provide the item listed above may respond by submitting a proposal furnishing detailed data and information concerning their capabilities to provide this item. No telephone inquiries will be accepted concerning this notice, respond to FAX 601-871-3212. See Note 22. (281)

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