Chief, Acquisitions (90C), VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2193

65 -- VASCULAR GRAFTS SOL RFQ 614-62-97 DUE 030597 POC Laura Alexander-Cleaves 901-577-7238 The Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, TN intends to negotiate a Sole Source contract with Sulzer Vascutek USA. Austin, TX for the following items. Bifurcated gelseal vascular grafts, sizes range 12 x 6 to 24 x 12.Gelseal straight tube graft, sizes range from 6mm to 26mm. The period of the contract will be from 040197 through 093097. If comparable item can be provided must send samples. All requests for the solicitation must be in writing. Fax requests will be accepted at 901-577-7242. Solicitation is subject to the availability of FY 98 funds. SIC -- 3841. Issue date o/a 022597 and BOD is o/a 031797 (0045)

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