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65 -- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SOL NHLBI-PS-98-222 DUE 010298 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra C. Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with Medtronic, Inc., 4663 La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA. 92807, to purchase seventy (70) each (Customized) Perfusion By Pass Research packs (sterile) #XX0E62R which includes Arterial Filter #M-40, Cardiotomy Reservoir with Filter #MCR4000F, Maxima Forte Hollow Fiber Oxygenator #MAXFTE and Venous Reservoir Bag #MVR800. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3841, Size Standard 500 employees. This is not a small business set aside. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement, referencing synopsis number NHLBI-PS-98-222 may be submitted to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Building RKL2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7902, Attention: Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency!! (0349)

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