Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 24-CM-97 DUE 080697 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 Provide Surgical Basin Pack, sterile, disposable, consisting of 6 quart basin, 32 oz sponge bowl, 2 700cc emesis basins, 2 oz medicine cup, 2 sterilization wraps, pouch header 20x20, and contents label -- see solicitation for detailed specifications. Estimated usage is 4000 per year, with delivery through the prime vendor distributor. Contract period is September 1, 1997 through August 31, 1998 with one 12-month renewal option. Nonsterile bid sample is required at time of bid opening for evaluation. Request bid documents in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. Issuance is limited to known firms on file and first 30 firms responding to CBD ad. THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. SIC code of 5047 applies. (0192)

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