Department of Veterans Affairs 662/90C, 4150 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 94121

Q -- SYCHRON ANALYZER AND CONSUMABLES, INSTALLATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOL RFQ 662-5642 DUE 082498 POC Maria Graciano 415-750-2066 The proposed contract action is for services and supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Requirement for shipment, installation, set-up for Synchron LX4201 Analyzer to include all supplies, consumables, warranty, preventive maintenance an emergency repair, training, software, reagents, calibrators, and controls. Mfr: Beckman Instruments Inc., 250 S. Kramer Blvd., Brea, CA 92621. This requirement will be placed against VA contract V797P-6553a for a period of one year. All communications shall be made via Fax Number: 415-750-2170. ***** Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236527). (0225)

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