Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center (90C), 2401 West Main Street, Marion, Il 62959

J -- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF STERILIZERS, SURGICAL TABLES AND LIGHTS SOL IFB 609-01-98 DUE 091297 POC Mary Bird, Contracting Officer (618)993-4175 Six VISN 15 Medical Centers are seeking qualified, responsible firms with the necessary resources and technical expertise to provide for the repair and preventive maintenance of sterilizers, surgical tables and lights as required to maintain the equipment in accordance with various manufacturer's original specifications. The following medical centers are participating in this solicitation and will require services: Kansas -- Colmery-O'Neal VA Medical Center, Topeka; VA Medical Center, Wichita. Missouri -- VA Medical Center, Kansas City; Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia; VA Medical Center, St. Louis, John Cochran Division. Illinois -- VA Medical Center, Marion. A one year contract for the period 10/1/97 through 9/30/98, with options to renew for 4 additional years, is anticipated. The Government reserves the right to award multiple contracts resulting from this solicitation. SIC 7629/7699. Bidding documents, available o/a 8/27/97, must be requested in writingfrom the Contracting Officer. Faxed requests may be submitted to 618/993-4156. The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the faxed request. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. (0218)

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