Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center (529), ATTN: Contracting Officer (90C), 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001-2480

Q -- PRIMARY/PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE SOL RFP 529-18-98 POC Sharon Leszczynski 724-477-5052 It is the intent of the VA Medical Center, Butler, PA to negotiate sole source under the authority of FAR 6.302 with Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201 to provide primary/preventive medical and continuity of care for VA enrolled patients on an outpatient basis in Armstrong County, PA on a capitated "all inclusive" reimbursement. This decision is based on responses received from RFP 529-15-98 which was issued on 6/30/98. Firms must respond with their interest no later than close of business August 17, 1998. This is not a request for proposals. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235690). (0223)

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