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65 -- IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUPPLIES, REAGENTS, PANELS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MICROSCAN AUTOSCAN/WALKAWAY SOL IFB 657-11-97 DUE 010997 POC Karen Munroe, Contract Specialist, 314-894-6610 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, has a requirement for in-vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, panels and accessories for use with the Microscan Autoscan/Walkaway-96 System. All supplies to be bid on must be manufactured by Dade International. No ''or equals'' will be accepted. All bidders must submit with bid package a signed letter from Dade International providing proof that bidder is an authorized dealer for microscan products requested in this solicitation. Contract period will be for a base period of one (1) year beginning February 1, 1997, with option to renew for one (1) additional year. Invitation for Bid will be issued December 9, 1996. Invitation for Bid will be due January 9, 1997. Copies of the solicitation must be requested in writing or by facsimile (314-894-5705) no later than December 27, 1996. (0325)

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