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

68 -- PRIMUS GHB REAGENTS SOL RFQ 618-27-99 DUE 092198 POC Linda Kelly 612-725-2183 The VA Medical Center Minneapolis, MN, has a requirement for reagents, calibrators, controls and consumable supplies for Primus GHb Analyzer Model CLC-330. Supplies required: Elution Reagent A, 01-03-0010; Elution Reagent B 01-03-0011; GHb Diluent Reagent, 01-03-0013; System Wash Reagent, 01-03-0012; Guard Column, 03-02-0095; Boronate Column, 03-02-0078;Calibration Kit, 01-04-0016; GHb Control Level Kit, 01-04-0015; Shell Vials, 03-02-0112. Due to the fact the specialized proprietary reagents and consumables are required to operate this complex system, sole source negotiations will be conducted with Primus Corporation of Kansas City, MO for BRAND NAME ONLY items. The VAMC anticipates awarding a three year contract consisting of a base year with two 12-month options to renew. Bid documents are not available. Concerns having the ability to furnish the required supplies are requested to give written notification (including phone number for a point of contact) to this office along with detailed data concerning their capabilities within 30 calendar days of this synopsis. See Note 22. Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237235). (0226)

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