Chief, A&MM Service (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285

65 -- BECKMAN REAGENTS AND SUPPLIES SOL RFP 509-12-00 DUE 110399 POC Sylvia D. Henry (706) 731-7175 VA Medical Center, Augusta, Geogia contemplates negotiation of a sole source procurement with Beckman Instruments, Inc., 250 South Kraemer Blvd., Brea, CA 92821-6290 for reagents and supplies used with the CX3, Appraise Data Network/Paragon and Array analyzers for the period December 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 with one (1) one-year renewal option. Negotiations to begin on or about 11/5/99. Applicable SIC code is 2835. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how their products meet the VA requirements, to the Contracting Officer or by fax to 706-731-7172. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. "See Note 22". Posted 10/18/99 (W-SN392555). (0291)

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