Merit Medical Systems Interventional Fluid Management

SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to procure Merit Medical Interventional Fluid Management Accessories and Related Products through a Premier contract under section 163 (3) (vi), which allows purchase from a consortium without a formal competitive process. The procurement specifically covers medical accessories with a requirement for equivalent clinical performance for alternative vendors. Potential vendors must provide free supporting clinical documentation, equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial to prove product equivalency. Vendors must be authorized to sell Merit Medical Interventional Fluid Management Accessories or approved equivalents, with strict communication restrictions under NYS Finance Law 139 j&k (Lobbying Law). The only permissible contact for this procurement is Honey-Beth Nelson from the Hospital Purchasing Department, with non-compliance potentially resulting in contract denial or vendor debarment. The contract is specific to Onondaga County, with a contract term from 7/1/24 to the expiration of Premier Contract PP-CA-691, and proposals are due by 03/28/2025.

This procurement opportunity is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, indicating open competition for qualified vendors. Successful contractors must submit current NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms as part of their qualification process. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement appears focused on medical intervention equipment with potential for ongoing supply agreements. The procurement process emphasizes clinical performance and product equivalency over price alone, suggesting a quality-driven selection methodology. No incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the clinical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate product equivalence through comprehensive documentation and potential equipment trials. The procurement represents a targeted medical supply acquisition for SUNY Upstate Medical University, leveraging a pre-existing Premier contract framework.