Howmedica Screws and Rods

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking to procure spinal rods and screw systems and related disposable products, specifically targeting manufacturers or vendors who can provide Stryker Howmedica products or equivalent alternatives. The procurement opportunity is located in Onondaga County, specifically at 750 East Adams Street in Syracuse, New York, with a contract term of 6 months. Vendors interested in this opportunity must submit their proposals by March 19, 2025, and are required to provide comprehensive documentation if offering an equivalent product. Potential vendors must be prepared to submit free supporting documentation and product samples for examination, demonstration, and trial. The procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law 139 j&k (Lobbying law), which strictly limits communication about the opportunity to a single designated contact via email, with potential consequences ranging from contract denial to debarment from New York State agency sales for non-compliance.

This procurement opportunity does not have a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside designation. Vendors must be prepared to submit extensive documentation, including materials related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law 139 j&k compliance, and New York State's Tax Law Section 5-a. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves medical hardware for spinal surgical procedures, which typically represents a significant financial investment. The solicitation appears open to multiple business entities, with the requirement that those awarded similar contracts in the past five years must provide additional documentation. The attached Excel file "Product List Spine.xlsx" likely contains detailed specifications for the required medical devices, which interested vendors should carefully review. Potential bidders should anticipate a comprehensive evaluation process that will assess product equivalency, technical specifications, compliance documentation, and overall vendor responsibility.