VA Medical Center, Attn: Contracting Officer (90C), 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410-6400

65 -- BLOOD COMPONENTS AND DERIVIATIVES OF HUMAN BLOOD SOL IFB-548-00-01 DUE 071300 POC Paul Clennon Contracting Officer 561-882-6510 Contractor to furnish blood components and derivatives of human blood for the VA Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida. Period of performance will be October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000, with four option years for renewal. Offerors must be accredited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Offerors must submit proof of an unrevoked license which is issued by the Director, Bureau of Biologics, FDA. Request for Invitation for Bid (IFB) documents must be in writing. The issue date for this IFB is on or about June 23, 2000. The bid due date is July 13, 2000 @2:00 p.m. EST. SIC: 8099. When requesting documents reference the IFB number and include the firm's name, point of contact, address, telephone, and fax numbers. Fax requests are accepted with a confirmation by telephone. Fax number is: 561-882-6507 Posted 06/14/00 (W-SN464652). (0166)

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