Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center (90C), 2401 West Main Street, Marion, Il 62959

Q -- 65BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS SOL 609-03-98 DUE 092997 POC Marcella J.Martin, 618-993-4174 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical center, Marion, Illinois, contemplates negotiation of a sole source procurement with American Red Cross, 2430 Myra, Cape Girardeau MO 63701, for estimated quantities of blood and blood products for the period of date of award or October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, with 3 one-year options at Government's discreation. If no responses are received as a result of this notice, it is our intent to begin negotiating this procurement with American Red Cross approximately September 2, 1997. Concerns having the ability to furnish the required supplies and services are to request, in writing, for proposal documents on or about 8/29/97. Award is subject to availability of of FY 98 Funds. (0220)

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