Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

96 -- WHITE GOLD DENTAL ALLOY FOR PORCELAIN VENEER CROWNS SOL 549-126-97 DUE 091297 POC Marilyn Clayburn, Contracting Officer, 214-302-7521 The VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216 intends to award a contract for approximately 200 ounces of white gold dental alloy for porcelain veneer crowns (AU 2%, PD-79%, GA-9%, CU-10%), melting range: 2100-2200 degrees F, Hardness: 330BHN, casting temp-2200-2300 degrees F, must be compatible with induction casting procedures. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commerical Items and award will be made in accordance with FAR part 14, sealed bidding. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. SOC Code is 5052, number of employees is 500. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are will be those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Issue date will be on or about 8/12/97. Bid opening date will be on or about 9/12/97. Requests for this bid package must be sent in writing to the attention of the Contracting Officer listed in this announcement. Only written requests will be honored. FAX number is 214-372-7066. (0213)

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