Surgical Microscopes

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking to procure Leica Surgical Microscopes through a contract awarded by Premier, utilizing New York State Finance Law section 163 (3) (vi) for direct procurement. The procurement allows for potential alternative vendors to propose equivalent surgical microscopes, provided they can demonstrate clinical performance matching Leica's specifications. Interested vendors must submit free supporting clinical documentation and provide equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial. The contract opportunity, specific to Onondaga County, requires potential contractors to comply with strict communication protocols outlined in the NYS Lobbying Law, with only authorized contact being Virginia Frost from the Hospital Purchasing Department. The procurement is time-sensitive, with a due date of May 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and will remain active through the expiration of Premier Contract PP-OR-2527. Vendors must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation including NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms, Vendor Responsibility documents, and compliance with various state legal requirements.

The contract opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, with 0% goals listed for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged-Owned sub-contracting. No business entities have been identified as having been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. The procurement appears to be open to any vendor capable of meeting the technical and legal requirements, with a focus on providing high-quality surgical microscope equipment that meets SUNY Upstate Medical University's clinical performance standards. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant medical equipment investment for the hospital. Potential vendors must be prepared to demonstrate not only technical equivalence but also full compliance with New York State procurement regulations, including tax law, public officers law, and executive order requirements.