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65 -- DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS (SIC 2835) SOL RFP 618-22-96 DUE 090795 POC Contact Point, KELLY, LINDA, (612)725-2183, Contracting Officer, KELLY, LINDA, (612)725-2183, Additional Contact, AGRIMSON, DANIEL, (612)725-2178 VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, Toxicology and Immunology Laboratories have a requirement for Reagents, Calibrators and controls for use with Abbott Laboratories TDX/FLX and IMX analyzers. Quantities and deliveries will vary dependant on usage. Deliveries/orders will be placed on an on-demand as-needed basis for the period from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996 with two 12-month options to renew. It is believed that Abbott Labs is the sole source for these reagents and therefore sole source negotiations will be conducted under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). All responsible sources may submit a proposal. See Note 22. (0202)

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