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W -- LEASE OF ENDOSCOPIC, ARTHROSCOPY SYSTEM ( 3 SYSTEMS TOTAL) SOL N00168-97-Q-2609 DUE 021497 POC Contracting Officer, Tracy Holland (301) 295-6490 Correction: This action originally publicized in CBD dated 12/17/96, is now changing option years from: three (3) one year options to: two (2) one year options. Solicitation date is extended until 02/14/97. All other information publicized in the original synopsis is correct. (0037)

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