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

96 -- TYPE III CASTING GOLD SOL 549-141-98 DUE 092998 POC John Mraz 903/583-6270 The Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, 1201 East Ninth Street, Bonham, TX wishes to procure for the Dallas Medical Veterans Center, Dallas, TX (FOB Destination)the following: (a) 240 oz. of "Type III Casting Gold" (Gold 47%, Palladium 6.5%, Silver 39%: Color -- Gold: Casting Temp. -- 1750 to 1800 Degrees F, Vickers H Q138 -- H230: Must be compatible with induction casting procedures. All bids must be received by the close of business on September 29, 1998. For a copy of Solicitation 549-141-98, fax John Mraz at 903/583-6699. Faxed quotes for this solicitation will be accepted. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248046). (0253)

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