Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63125-4199

65 -- SYNTHES SCREW SYSTEM SOL RFP 657-53-97 DUE 120497 POC Pat Czajkowski, (314)894-6603, FAX(314-894-5705 The VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri intends to negotiate with Synthes, P.O. Box 1767, l690 Russell Road, Paoli, PA 19382 for the procurement of Synthes 3.0 Cannulated Screw Set and 7.3 Cannulated Screw Set. Contract will be for a base period of December 15, 1997 through December 14, 1998, with option to renew for one (1) additional one-year period. Request for Proposal to be issued on November 6, 1997. Request for Proposal due December 4, 1997. Requests for copies of solicitation must be in writing or via facsimile (314-894-5705) no later than November 27, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. This is a proposed sole source procurement. (0296)

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