Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (663/90C), 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108

65 -- WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS SOL 663-11-98 DUE 120497 POC Gloria Cahill (206)764-2206 The VAPSHCS intends to negotiate for whole blood and blood products with Puget Sound Blood Center, 921 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, as the only known source in this area meeting registration and licensing requirements for providing 100% volunteer donor blood. This is a requirements contract for the period 1/1/98 thru 12/31/98 with an option for two additional one year terms. Offerors must provide 24 hour availability with minimum delivery time for blood and blood products. (0288)

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