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65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT - LAPARATOMY SPONGES POC Maria A. Ramirez - (708) 786-5181 SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: This notice is to search for potential sources that can supply 18'' x 18'' and 12'' x 12'' STERILE, LAPARATOMY SPONGES, PREWASHED, DISPOSABLE, 4-PLY, WITH A TEXTILE LOOP AND AN INERT NONTOXIC RADIOPAQUE INSERT. The product must be domestic or from countries designated under the Trade Agreements Act. China is not a designated country under the Trade Agreements Act. This is not a solicitation. A procurement may be issued at a later date as a result of the responses received to this notice. If a solicitation is issued, a separate synopsis of procurement will be issued. Potential sources should contact Maria A. Ramirez, Contracting Officer, (708) 786-5181, no later than November 22, 1996. (0313)

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