Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management Svc.(90C), Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, 3400 Lebanon Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

65 -- BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS SOL 622-21-00 DUE 053000 POC Annette Gaessler, (615) 867-6093 It is the intent of the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee to negotiate sole source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 with American Red Cross Biomedical Services, Tennessee Valley Region, 2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 32703, for blood and blood components. This is a requirement for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, with one, one-year renewal option. Responsible sources capable of providing this commodity are requested to respond in writing within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. If no responses are received by May 30, 2000, negotiations will begin on May 31, 2000. No telephone or fax request will be accepted. Posted 05/09/00 (W-SN452939). (0130)

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