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

65 -- HIP IMPLANT CONSIGNMENT SOL RFQ 618-133-98 DUE 071498 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 Provide hip implants on a consignment basis for the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN for the period of one year from date of award, with four 12-month renewal options. Estimated total usage is 80 per year. Hip implants are to be part of a study comparing hybrid hips to standard cemented hip replacements. The Government will make one award for hybrid hips and one award for standard cemented hips. Implant samples may be requested for evaluation purposes. Bid documents are available on or about June 19, 1998. Proposals are due July 14, 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. (0155)

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