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

65 -- MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 15-CM-97 DUE 121996 POC Carol Murphy, Contracting Officer (612) 725-2190 Provide Custom Epidural Tray to include critical components, i.e., SIMS Concord/Portex or Equal 8ml plastic luer slip perifix loss of resistance syringe; B Braun Medical or Equal marked radiopaque Polyamide Epidural Catheter, 20 ga, closed tip; and Touhy-Schliff Epidural Winged Needle with clear plastic hub 18 ga x 3 1/2 inch. Bid Samples will be required. Evaluations will likely be conducted to determine that product will meet Government's needs. Period of contract will be from January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997 with one additional twelve month option to renew. Bid documents will be available on or about November 14, 1996. Request in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. (0303)

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