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65 -- MEDICAL CYLINDER GASES SOL M5-Q1-97 DUE 031897 POC Patricia Stegall (708) 786-4941 RFQ M5-Q1-97 will establish an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for various medical cylinder gases, such as nitrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen and medicinal carbon dioxide. Cylinders will be delivered to the VA medical center in Shreveport, LA. This procurement has been set aside for small business participation. Only offers from suppliers that have an affirmative FDA Quality Assurance Evaluation will be accepted. Solicitation is for one base year plus four option years. The solicitation will be issued on or about 2/24/97 with offers due on 3/18/97. Fax written requests for solicitations to Patricia Stegall at (708) 786-4975. (0037)

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