50-2425008 Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies IFBIT Sourcing Event

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract(s) for the furnishing and delivery of new, unused, and in-current-production Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies. The procurement includes five equipment and supply categories: Category A - Portable X-Ray Machines, Category B - Cardiology Machines, Category C - Sonography Machines, Category D - Medication Management Systems, and Category E - Fully Segmented Real Human 3D Convertible Anatomy Systems. The purpose is to provide these products on an as-needed basis to the fifty-eight (58) community colleges within the state of North Carolina. Offers will be publicly opened on November 27, 2024, and the contract will have an initial term of three (3) years with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods. Pricing will be based on a percentage discount off the Manufacturer's Standard Retail Price (MSRP), and the State reserves the right to make partial awards to more than one vendor per category.

Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement. The contract is a convenience contract, except under the conditions specified in G.S. 115D-58.14(a). Vendors are required to comply with E-Verify requirements. While the IFB does not list any incumbent vendors, it does provide a non-exhaustive list of approved manufacturers for each category. The procurement does not specify an award value or budget range, but as a statewide contract for the community college system, it is likely a significant procurement opportunity.