The Government has a requirement for a contractor to furnish full service of DISPOSAL OF BIO-HAZARDOUS AND SHARPS WASTE. From October 1, 2002 thru September 30, 2003. For The VA Durham Medical Center, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705. This procurement shall be procured and awarded using the commercial item procedures. The term of the contract shall be from October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 with a Government option to extend the term of the contract for (2) additional one-year periods. This procurement is open to small and large business as well. The applicable NAIC is 562211. Potential offerors may obtain a copy of the solicitation documents from the web, http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/busopp/sols.htm or by sending a written request by mail to the address shown above or by fax to (919) 286-6819, Documents will be available on August 26, 2002. All responsible offerors are invited to submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. The closing date will be September 23, 2002 2:00 PM E.T.

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