Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- RNA ASSAY KITS SOL RFQ 618-75-00-LK DUE 123099 POC Linda Kelly 612-725-2183 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, One Veterans Drive (90C), Minneapolis, MN, 55417 has a requirement for RNA Assay (Amplicor HCV) Kits for viral detection. The HCV Amplification Kit must be a completely self-contained viral detection system with built-in anti-contamination technology using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) process. Contractor will be required to provide a cell washer. A Base Year with two Option Years not to exceed a three year contract will be awarded. RFQ-618-75-00-LK has been assigned and it is anticipated that bid documents will be available on or about December 15, 1999. Federal Acquisition Regulations under FAR 12 and FAR 13 will be followed in this procurement. FSC Code 65 applies. The Small Business Size Standard is SIC 2835 for 500 employees. Posted 12/10/99 (W-SN407752). (0344)

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