Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #IT0281
SUNY Upstate Medical University Procurement of Ambient Cabinets and Ultra-Low Freezers via Vizient Contract
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
IT0281
NAICS
423450, 423740
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking to purchase Ambient Cabinets and Ultra-Low Freezers, along with related service, implementation, and accessories, through a Vizient-awarded contract. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Upstate Medical University, Hospital Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Vizient (contracting consortium) - Vendors may propose clinical equivalent products from other manufacturers if equivalency is demonstrated - Products/Services Requested: - Ambient Cabinets (medical/laboratory storage) - Ultra-Low Freezers (medical/laboratory ultra-low temperature storage) - Service, implementation, and accessories for both product types - Vendors must provide clinical documentation and equipment for demonstration and trial if offering equivalents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Clinical equivalency to specified equipment is mandatory for alternatives - Procurement is discretionary and not subject to sealed bidding - Compliance with New York State Finance Law and submission of required state forms - Estimated contract value between $50,000 and $125,000 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital Purchasing, 750 East Adams Street, Suite 2050 Sarah Loguen Center, Syracuse, NY 13210
Description
SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to purchase Ambient Cabinets and Ultra-Low Freezers equipment with service, implementation, and accessories from a contract awarded by Vizient. This procurement is authorized under New York State Finance Law section 163 (3) (vi), allowing purchases from a consortium instead of a centralized contract. Vendors must contact the designated hospital contact within 15 business days and provide clinical documentation if offering clinical equivalents. The procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k (Lobbying Law), and contractors must submit valid NYS Workman’s Compensation and Disability Forms along with other required documents.