Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- TOTAL HIP IMPLANT SOL RFQ 618-109-98 DUE 040998 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 Provide hybrid total hip implants on a consignment basis for the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN for the period of May 1, 1998 through April 30, 1999 with four 12-month renewal options. Estimated usage is 50 per year. Hybrid hip implant should consist of cemented chrome cobalt modular stem and press fit modular cup. Implant samples may be requested for evaluation purposes. Bid documents are available on or about March 19, 1998. Proposals are due April 9, 1998 at 2:30 pm local time. Request documents in writing or via fax at 612-725-2072. For information, call Carol Murphy, 612-725-2190. SIC code of 5047 applies. (0064)

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