Q401--Registered Nurses (Houston, TX)
ID: 36C25624Q0381Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

PSC

MEDICAL- NURSING (Q401)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/879ef93efe054a32a0c836e61405b85b/view
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Registered Nurses for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, TX. This is a market research announcement to identify potential qualified sources. Interested vendors must submit their company information and capability statements by February 7, 2024. No contract will be awarded based on this announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie R KeoContracting Officer
    713-791-1414 x6046
    stephanie.keo@va.gov
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