Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

65 -- EQUIPMENT UPGRADE, FRESENIUS USA DIALYSIS MACHINES SOL 600-00-1-9984-0015 DUE 072700 POC Emelda Cabug, Contracting Officer, FAX 562-494-5828 The Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Fresenius USA, Lexington, MA under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is for equipment to upgrade 3 ea Fresenius Model 2008E Dialysis Machines to Model 2088H. Dialysis Machines are located at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. 7th Street., Long Beach, CA 90822. The proposed contract action is for equipment upgrades for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals receved by 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, July 27, 2000, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires will only be accepted by facsimile at 562-494-5828. See Number Note(s): 22 Posted 07/20/00 (W-SN477005). (0202)

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