The VA National Acquisition Center will issue RFP 797-NC-06-0004 with the following changes to the requirements for Insulin Syringes w/ needles. The solicitation will include two Family Groups which are reflected below as Family Group 1 and Family Group II. The descriptions and estimated annual usage for Group I is as follows: Insulin Syringe w/ needle 29-31 Gauge X 0.5 inches, 0.5ml graduations of 1 or 2 units of insulin, latex-free is 771,000; Insulin Syringe w/ needle 29-31 Gauge X 0.5 inches, 1ml, graduations of 1 or 2 units of insulin, latex free is 630,000; Insulin Syringe w/ needle 29-31 Gauge X 0.5 inches, 0.3ml, graduations of 1 or 2 units of insulin, latex free is 17,200 and Insulin Syringe w/ needle 29-31 Gauge X 0.3125-0.375 inches, 0.3ml, graduations of 1 or 2 units of insulin, latex free is 11,650. The description and estimated annual usage for Group II is Insulin Syringe w/ needle 28-30 Gauge X 0.5 inches, 1ml, dual scale markings from 10-100 and 5-95 units, latex free is 77,000. The estimated quantities listed above are for VA, DoD, IHS, and BOP. This procurement is for out-patient dispensing use only (patient use at home). These syringes are not for inpatient use by hospital staff. The solicitation will be available for downloading, on or about the issue date of January 17, 2006. If a paper copy of this solicitation is desired please e-mail a request to Maria E. Alba @ [email protected].

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