Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, A&MMS 90C, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

65 -- MEDICAL GASES SOL 539-99-01 DUE 092498 POC Susan M. Dickman at 513-475-6472 or Judith L. Blasingame at 513-475-6472 The VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio intends to contract for picking up, filling and delivering GOVERNMENT-OWNED, and on a limited basis, VENDOR-OWNED cylinders of gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and nitrous oxide. The cylinder sizes are E and H (or K). They will be delivered to the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH and to the VA Ft. Thomas Nursing Home in Ft. Thomas, KY. The Medical Center is seeking a contract from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, with 2 renewable option years. The contract will be awarded using commercial item procedures. Solicitation packages will be available on or about August 24, 1998. Requests for copies of the solicitation must be mailed to the address above or faxed to Sue Dickman at 513-475-6470. Requests must state the solicitation number, Government contact person's name, contractor's name and address. All responsible sources may submit offers for consideration. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233558). (0218)

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