Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37212

W -- RENTAL OF AUTOMATED IMMUNOSTAINER SOL 626-98-34 DUE 052598 POC Susan Hilley, 615-327-5312 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer's E-Mail Address, HILLEY,SUSAN@NASHVILLE.VA.GOV. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN intends to negotiate with Ventana Medical Systems on a sole source basis for rental of a Nexes Automated Immunostainer on a cost per test basis. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Competitive Proposals however, all proposals received by May 25, 1998 will be considered by the government. Information received as a result of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All essential characteristics will be outlined in the solicitation. All requests must be in writing. Requests may be faxed to 615-327-6351. (0135)

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