Chief, A&MM Service (90C), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285

65 -- SUPPLIES FOR BACT/ALERT BLOOD CULTURE SYSTEM SOL RFP 509-16-96 DUE 070795 POC Contact Point, Mary T. Crace, (706)731-7173, Contracting Officer, Catherine G. Johnson, (706)731-7157 VA Medical Center, Augusta, Georiga, contemplates negotiation of a sole source procurement with Organon Teknika for aerobic bottles, anaerobic bottles, and airway needles used with the BacT/Alert blood culture testing system, for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996, with four (4) one (1) year optins to extend. Negotiations to begin on or about July 7, 1995. This procurement is subject to the availability of FY96 funds. (0150)

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