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

65 -- BAKER CELL EQUIPMENT RENTAL SOL 663-22-00 POC Susan Cowin, Contracting Officer, (206)764-2508 The VA Puget Sound Healthcare Systems, Seattle, Washington, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Mckesson APS, for the rental of Baker Cell equipment for the VA facilities of VISN 20. These facilities may be located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. Term of this contract will be December 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, with provisions for four one-year options. All responses from responsible sources will be considered and must provide brand name or equal products. All responses must be submitted, in writing, within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice. Written responses only will be accepted and may be faxed to (206)764-2565 and must reference solicitation number 663-22-00, a contact point and telephone number. The Standard Industrial Code for this procurement is 7352. See numbered note No. 22 Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396460). (0302)

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