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65 -- MEDICAL/SURGICAL EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 600-084-00 DUE 071400 POC Sandra K. Knapp, Contracting Officer, FAX 562-961-8067 The VA VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Metronic Midas Rex, Fort Worth, TX under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is for 2 EA Complete Midas III Set-up, Model No. MSU3, to be delivered to the Loma Linda VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357 2 weeks after receipt of order. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by requesting a copy of the Request for Quote in writing with complete company name, address, telephone number, fax number, and a point of contact. All quotes received by 4:00 pm PDT, July 14, 2000, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based on responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by facsimile at (562) 961-8067. Numbered Note 22. Posted 06/28/00 (W-SN469651). (0180)

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