Chief, Acquisitions (90C), VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2193

65 -- SOURCES ARE SOUGHT FOR BLOOD FILTER UNIT SOL RFQ 614-29-98 DUE 122997 POC Laura Cleaves, Contracting Officer 901-577-7238 FAX # 901-577-7242 Sources are sought to provide blood filter unit, indirect transfusion to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN. (estimated 48 cs. for a 6 month period). Sterile, disposable, individual package, plastic, depth filter, 20 micron size, with integral recipient set. For removal of microaggregates from stored whold blood or red blood cells. Manufacturer Cobe Blood Transfusion Microfilter with Integral Recipient Set (product code 060400-000). This will be set up as a standing order with multiple deliveries. Potential offerors are to contact Laura Cleaves by fax at 901-577-7242. Request For Quotation is due by COB o/b 1-5-98. SIC 3824. "SEE NOTE 26". (0349)

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