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65 -- PULSE CO-2 LASER SOL 561-17-97 DUE 082597 POC Beverly Jackson, Purchasing Agent, 201-676-1000 Ext 1620. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Luxar Corporation for the Pulse CO-2 Laser and the Novascan hand piece under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1). It is the governments belief that this product unique specifications can only be met by Luxar Corporation. The SIC Code is 3841, this is not a formal soliciation. Interested parties are invited to identify their interests and capability to repond to our requirements. Alternate source willbe consider only if clear and convincing documentation is furnished within 15 days of the publication of this synopsis. If no affirmative reponses are received within 15 calendar days of the publication of this notice, a purchase will be made with Luxar Corporation. (0220)

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