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65 -- ABIOMED BVS 5000 SYSTEM SOL RFP 521-113-96 DUE 010396 POC Contact Point, Teresa A. Kendrick, (205)933-4492, Contracting Officer, Suzanne L. Jene', (205)933-4493 The DVAMC, Birmingham, AL intends to negotiate with ABIOMED Cardiovascular, Inc., on a sole source basis for the purchase of the ABIOMED BVS 5000 bi-ventricular support system. This system includes the BVS blood pump, transthoracic cannulae, console, pole mount and clinical training. This system is the only known system that is FDA approved for use as a ventricular assist system. Any offeror purporting to be able to furnish this equipment may submit a written response demonstrating such capability, including references, by December 18, 1995. (0333)

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