Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (663/90C), 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108

65 -- JACKSON SPINAL SURGERY TABLE SOL 663-51-99 POC Susan Cowin, Contracting Officer, (206)764-2508 The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 So. Columbian Way, Seattle, Washington intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Orthopedic Systems, Inc., Union City, California, for a Jackson Spinal Surgery Table Modular System, with accessories. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Responses must include sufficient information to allow this office to evaluate the possibility of the firm to submit a valid proposal. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely with the discretion of the Government. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. All responses must be submitted, in writing, within five (5) calendar days of publication of this notice, or by fax, at (206)764-2565. No telephone requests will be accepted. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 05/11/99 (W-SN330297). (0131)

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