STEM / STEAM -Science Laboratory Educational Supplies and Equipment (Statewide)

The New York STEM/STEAM Science Laboratory Educational Supplies and Equipment statewide contract provides K-12 and college-level educational institutions with access to a comprehensive range of science and technology-based learning products and systems. The vehicle encompasses two distinct product lots: Lot 1 covers non-information technology based STEM/STEAM products such as science laboratory supplies, 3D printing tools, and project materials without data collection capabilities, while Lot 2 addresses information technology based products including 3D printers, robotic kits, virtual reality equipment, and educational software with data collection capabilities. Authorized products may include assembly, configuration, installation, and networking services as part of a contractor's general offering when utilized in conjunction with comprehensive STEM/STEAM or science laboratory-based learning systems and curriculum. The contract explicitly excludes standalone equipment such as computers, printers, furniture, industrial tools, audio-visual products, medical equipment, and commercial-grade robotics or drones not intended for educational use.

This multiple-award contract vehicle is administered by the New York State Office of General Services and is available to all state agencies and political subdivisions throughout New York State. Twelve prime contractors have been awarded positions on this vehicle: Carolina Biological Supply Company, KELVIN LP, LEGO Brand Retail Inc., Lotus Connect LLC, Micro-Optics Precision Instruments, PASCO Scientific, PITSCO Education LLC, Prophet Corporation, SAM Labs Inc., School Specialty LLC, Sphero Inc., Utech Products Inc., and WhyMaker. The contract period runs from September 10, 2025 through September 9, 2030, with an estimated annual value of $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Contractors are required to provide discounts from their regularly published commercial price lists, with opportunities for volume-based and prompt payment discounts. The contract operates as a competitive, fixed-price vehicle with no MWBE or SDVOB goals, and all contractors must comply with comprehensive data security, privacy, and insurance requirements, particularly for Lot 2 products involving student data collection.