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65 -- MAJOR SURGICAL TABLE SOL 603-70-97 DUE 052997 POC Holly Meyerhoffer, Contract Specialist (502) 894-6114 The VA Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Steris Corp, Mentor, Ohio for a Quantum major surgical table with IV armboard and dad pad. No solicitation package will be issued. Offerors who request a copy of the solicitation and/or simply provide a statement that they can provide the required items will not be considered. Responsible sources may respond by submitting information identifying their capability to supply such a system with adequate technical information for the Government's evaluation. This information shall only be considered if clear and convincing evidence is provided that the offeror can meet the requirements of the Government. This information shall include technical and pricing data. This is not a request for proposal, however, all responses received before May 29, 1997 will be considered. Information can be faxed to Holly Meyerhoffer (502) 894-6115. See Note(s): 22. (0115)

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