Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

65 -- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SOL 549-139-98 DUE 092298 POC John Mraz (903) 583-6270 The Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, Sam Rayburn memorial Veterans Center, Bonham, TX intends to procure "sole source" from Synthes, located in Paoli, PA the following: (a) Two "Compact Air Dive II Sets" with Binder, Graphic case, 6.0MM Jacobs Chuck with Key, Quick Coupling Insert for Drill Bits, Large Quick Coupling, Reduction Drive Unit F/ Compact Air Drive, Quick Action Coupling for Kirschner Wires and a Double Air Hose Schrader Stem 3 Meters. This is a "Notice of Intent" and not an advertisement for competitive proposals. Since a written solicitation will not be issued, interested parties must furnish proof that they can provide the above "Brand Name" equipment before the VA will issue a solicitation for a competitive procurement. If no responses are received by the close of business on September 22, 1998, the contract shall be awarded to the named source. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247346). (0252)

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