Laboratory Equipment – Molecular Testing Platform for Pathogen Detection and Identification

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Clinical Laboratory is requesting quotes for a molecular testing platform for pathogen detection and identification in its Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM. No set-asides or preference programs apply (SDVOB, MBE, WBE, and DBE goals are 0.00%).

The platform must support FDA-approved assays for Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 & 2, Varicella zoster virus (VZV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Candida auris from clinical specimens including cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, urine, and swabs. Physical specifications are strict: maximum 12 inches height by 12 inches width by 12 inches depth, maximum 30 pounds, compatible with Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS) connectivity, and 110V electrical operation. The assay runtime must not exceed two hours and the platform must process a minimum of eight samples simultaneously.

A mandatory five-year service agreement must include toll-free customer service Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time; 48-hour replacement service with shipping included; annual instrument recertification and preventive maintenance; all repair service and parts costs; preventive maintenance at manufacturer-recommended intervals; required software upgrades; and a loaner unit during extended downtime periods.

Award will be made to the best value/qualified vendor; if proposals are tied, selection will be by random selection by a SUNY Downstate Contracts Officer. Vendors must submit three references from hospitals or academic medical centers where similar services were provided within the past five years, excluding SUNY Downstate. No incumbent has been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. Proposals are submitted via email to Shirene.Mosley@downstate.edu. The contract is subject to New York State Finance Law and includes non-negotiable standard contract clauses and affirmative action requirements.