Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2135146
SUNY Upstate Medical University Seeks Dental, Med-Surg, and Pharmaceutical Products via GPO Contract
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
2135146
NAICS
423450, 424210
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking suppliers for a broad range of dental, medical-surgical, and pharmaceutical products through a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) – SUNY Upstate Medical University - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: Henry Schein - Vendors must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors/resellers - Products/Services Requested: - Dental, medical-surgical, and pharmaceutical products (referenced in the Henry Schein product list) - Vendors may propose equivalent or functionally equivalent products - Product samples required for evaluation and trial - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate clinical performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) equivalent to listed products - Proof of manufacturer or authorized distributor/reseller status required - Compliance with New York State Finance Law §139 j&k (Lobbying Law) and NY tax law - All communications must go through the designated contact - Vendor responsibility documentation required - Period of Performance: - Multi-year contract through 2031, with potential for annual renewals or extensions per GPO terms - Place of Performance: - SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Description
SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to purchase medical products from a contract awarded by a consortium (GPO) pursuant to its authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which authorizes the purchase of commodities from a consortium or comparable entity without a formal competitive process when justified by price. Vendors offering equivalent or functionally equivalent products to those listed may contact the representative to discuss procurement. Equivalency must be demonstrated by meeting clinical performance and KPIs, with required documentation and product evaluation. The procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k (Lobbying Law), and only the listed contact may be approached.