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65 -- INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND CATHETER/CORONARY IMAGING CATHETER SOL RFQ 614-10-00 DUE 092799 POC Patricia D. Gray, Contracting Officer, 901/577-7341 or fax 901/577-7242 Provide this medical center with the following requirements: Ultra Cross 3.2 french, 30 MHZ, coronary imaging catheter, 135 cm length, .018 guidewire, axial resolution at .07/.20mm; ultra cross 2.9 french, 30MHZ, coronary imaging catheter, l35 cm length, .018 guidewire, axial/resolution at .07/.20mm. The manufacturer is Medi Tech/Boston Scientific. Offeror may offer a brand name or equal product. These catheters are to be used in conjunction with a Digital Intravasular Ultrasound Imaging Equipment that can be used in both coronary and peripheral applications. The instrument is 600 watts, 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and will be provided to the V.A. at no cost with a commitment to buy catheters. The estimated usage for catheters is approximately 72/year. The contract will be for one year from date of award with 1-year option to extend. Requests for solicitation may be faxed at the number listed. Issue date is o/a 9/10/99 and closing date is o/a 9/27/99. Subject to the availability of FY 2000 funds. SIC is 3842. Posted 09/03/99 (W-SN376614). (0246)

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