6550--Cytometry Reagents
ID: 36C25624Q0040Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Cytometry Reagents. Cytometry Reagents are typically used for in vitro diagnostic purposes. The procurement will take place at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, USA. The contact person for this procurement is William Shaver, who can be reached at William.Shaver@va.gov or 601-206-6953. For more details, please refer to the attached document 36C25624Q0040 and Item List.

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    William ShaverContract Specialist
    (601) 206-6953
    William.Shaver@va.gov
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