Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Attn: DSCP-M Bldg 9-4, 2800 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099

65 -- MEDICAL/SURGICAL SUPPLIES SOL SP0200-98-R-5003 POC Buyer, Allen Thomas, 215-737-4695 Contracting Officer, James Jennings, 215-737-7238 Defense Supply Center Philadelphia intends to procure via prime vendor various medical/surgical products required by U.S. Naval Fleet Units as well as Hospital Ships USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. Subject unrestricted acquisition is in accordance with FAR Part 12 Commercial Item/Brand Name or Equal. Acquisition shall be a firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract, duration 1 year, with 4 one-year options. Total estimated dollar value is $49 million. Solicitaion expected to be issued about May 8, 1998; however, closing date not yet established. (0105)

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