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

65 -- WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS SOL 549-17-98 DUE 121597 POC Marilyn Clayburn, 214-302-7521 The VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216 intends to negotiate and award a contract for whole blood, blood products and services for the anticipated period of January 1, 1998 (or date of award if later) through December 31, 1998. Contract will be for primary and supplemental requirements. Deliveries shall be made on as-needed basis, within 2 hours and within 24 hours of order placement. All blood products must meet AABB and FDA standards. Issue date will be on or about November 14, 1997. Due date will be on or about December 15, 1997. Request for Proposal number is 549-17-98. Interested parties capable of providing these products and services must submit a written request to the attention of the Contracting Officer listed in this announcement. ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. Fax number is 214-372-7066. (0300)

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