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

65 -- BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS SOL IFB-548-02-99 DUE 092598 POC Stacey Malott-Hennes, Contracting Officer (561) 882-6514, Alternate: Juanita Lyons, Contracting Officer (561) 882-6516 Contractor to furnish blood, and blood components and specialized procedures for the VA Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida. Period of performance to be October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. with two options for renewal. Bids will only be considered from bidders whose blood bank is currently registered and/or licensed with the FDA. Bidders must submit proof of an unrevoked license which is issued by the Director; Bureau of Biologics, FDA. Request for solicitation documents must be in writing. The issue date for this solicitation is on or about September 21, 1998. Bid opening date is September 28, 1998, 2:00 pm. EST. SIC: 2836. When requesting documents reference the IFB number and include the firms name, point of contact, address, and telephone number. Fax requests are accepted, with a confirmation by telephone. Fax Number is: 561-882-6507 Posted 09/18/98 (W-SN251715). (0261)

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