VA Palo Alto Healthcare Systems (640/90C), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SOL 261-145-99 DUE 012299 POC Lupe Arroyo, 650-493-5000 X64698 VAPAHCS intends to negotiate sole source with Siemens Medical Systems, El Cerrito, CA for the replacement of two detector blocks and restoration of PET Scanner to operational condition. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; solicitation will not be available for issuance. SIC: 7699 Size Standard $5.09 applies. Posted 12/29/98 (W-SN283919). (0363)

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