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

65 -- MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 618-14-98 DUE 090597 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 Contractor shall provide Surgical Set-Up Pack, sterile, disposable, containing approximately 15 different items to consist of various sponges, surgical blades, syringes, tubing, and other components -- see solicitation for detailed specifications. Estimated usage is 4000 per year, with delivery through the prime vendor distributor. Contract period is October 1, 1997 through September 30, 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. SIC code of 5047 applies. (0202)

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