New York State Contract Reporter #2133354

This procurement opportunity involves the acquisition of an advanced research system for SUNY Binghamton's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences: - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton University, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Purchasing managed by the SUNY Binghamton Purchasing Department - OEM and Vendor: - Bertec Corporation is both the sole vendor and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required system - Products Requested: - Immersive Labs Dome integrated system (quantity: 1) - Features a dome for generating virtual reality environments - Includes a dual-belt treadmill designed to simulate slips, trips, and real-life falls - Intended for research on balance, walking control, and fall risk mitigation - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source procurement; Bertec Corporation is the only provider capable of supplying the required integrated system - Equipment will support advanced research into physical function safety and fall prevention - One-time purchase; not a recurring or subscription-based contract - Place of Performance: - Binghamton University Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton, NY

Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY), has been granted single source approval to procure an Immersive Labs Dome from Bertec Corporation. This integrated system includes a dome for generating virtual reality environments and a dual-belt treadmill designed to challenge walking and simulate real-life falls from slips and trips. The equipment will support research on balance, walking control, and fall risks, aiming to improve physical function safety in daily life. The procurement is a one-time purchase exempt from advertising due to its single source nature.