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The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, VA, is seeking potential suppliers to provide a Water Treatment System for Renal Dialysis under a lease agreement. The system must be the Ameriwater storage tank system approved under FDA guidelines and AAMI standards for dialysis, specifically bearing the 510K authorization #K99159. It should be capable of supporting 26 dialysis stations, 4 maintenance stations, 4 reuse machines, and water for bicarbonate mixing. This notice is a sources sought announcement only and does not represent a formal solicitation or contract opportunity. The relevant NAICS code for the requirement is 532490, with a business size standard of $6.0 million. Interested firms are requested to submit responses by 4:00 PM local time on March 1, 2004. Submissions should include the company’s name, address, business size, information on whether services are on a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), and any other details demonstrating the capability to meet the requirement. Responses must be sent in writing to Ruth B. Harris at the VA Medical Center in Hampton, VA, with contact options via fax or email provided for questions or additional information. This announcement reflects an unusual and compelling urgency for acquiring the dialysis water treatment system.