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

65 -- BLOOD COLLECTING BAGS SOL RFQ 618-02-00 DUE 032399 POC Carol Murphy (612) 725-2190 Provide blood collecting bags consisting of a triple bag set with 16 gauge needle, 450ml plastic primary bag, 400ml plastic transfer bag with 5-day platelet bag and 400ml plastic transfer bag with a built in sampling site. Period of contract will be from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 with option to renew provisions for two (2) additional 12-month periods. Bid samples are required. Solicitation documents will be available on or about February 26, 1999, request in writing or by FAX to 612-725-2072. Requests for bid documents will not be honored after February 26, 1999. SIC Code is 5047 and the small business size of 500 employees applies. Posted 02/16/99 (W-SN298536). (0047)

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