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

65 -- BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS SOL 261-177-99 DUE 030999 POC Angelina R. Aying, 650/493-5000 extension 63759 VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS),Sacramento Medical Center at Mather, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA intends to negotiate directly with Sacramento Medical Foundation for blood, blood components and other ancillary services for Transfusion Service. Sacramento Medical Foundation was selected because of the close proximity to Sacramento Medical Center approximately 11 miles. No solicitation will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. SIC Code 5122 applies with size standard of 100 employees. Posted 03/01/99 (W-SN303441). (0060)

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