6515--Medical Suction Device, Durham VAMC

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
This is for market research purposes and not for solicitation.
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This Sources Sought Notice is for the Bodyfix Vacuum Pump P3 to include the 5-meter medical connecting tube and 5-meter connecting hose at the Durham VA Medical Center located at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705-3875. This equipment will be for patient positioning and immobilization during radiation therapy and radiosurgery. The Contractor will need to perform provide these products or a product similar in quality.
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