Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63125-4199

R -- PERSIAN GULF WAR HELPLINE OPERATOR SERVICES SOL RFP 331-35-97 DUE 050497 POC Karen Munroe, Contract Specialist, (314) 894-6610 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, intends to negotiate with ADECO Personnel Services, 7285 Watson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63119, for the continuation of Persian Gulf War (PGW) Veteran Helpline operator services. Operators manage a toll free telephone number to provide Persian Gulf War Veterans and their families with information on the Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Registry, health care, and other benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Physical place of performance is at the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office, 400 South 18th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103. Request for Proposal to be issued on April 4, 1997. Request for proposal will be due May 4, 1997. Copies of solicitation must be requested in writing or via facsimile (314-894-5705) no later than April 18, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Numbered Note 22. (0077)

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