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Solicitation # 80NSSC27948767Q

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Solicitation # RFA-AI-28-014

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National Institutes Of Health

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Systems Biology of Infection and Inflammation in Chronic Diseases (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Solicitation # RFA-AI-28-014

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SUNY Upstate Medical University intends to procure beads stimulant rapid cure and related products from Biocomposites or an equivalent vendor. Interested suppliers must contact the designated officer via email to obtain the detailed specifications or discuss the opportunity prior to the response deadline of May 23, 2024. Vendors offering alternatives are required to submit supporting documentation and product samples for evaluation, demonstration, and trial purposes. The procurement process is governed by New York State laws, specifically NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, which restricts contact to the designated individual to ensure compliance and prevent violations. The successful vendor will need to provide documentation related to vendor responsibility, tax compliance, and adherence to state laws. The contract, valued between $50,000 and $150,000, will last for one year and is located in Onondaga County at 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse. The vendor must have not engaged in similar contracts within the past five years with Biocomposites or similar entities. The primary contact for inquiries is Rachel Hawthorne, Purchase Associate, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden].

General Info

Agency

State University of New York (SUNY)

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Place of Performance

NY, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 2

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 23

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Submission Closed

05/23/2024

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AgencyState University of New York (SUNY)

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Organization / AgencyState University of New York (SUNY)

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Rachel HawthornePurchase Associate

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SUNY Upstate Medical University proposes to purchase beads stimulant rapid cure and related products as manufactured by Biocomposites. A vendor who believes that they can provide this product or an equivalent is invited to contact the Officer listed below for a copy of the quote specifications/solicitation or to discuss this opportunity prior to the due date stated in the advertisement. If offering an equivalent, the vendor must provide free supporting documentation and product for examination, demonstration and trial. This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed below by email only. Contacting any other individuals at Upstate in connection with this advertisement many constitute a violation of New York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract award to debarment from sales to any NYS agency. The successful contractor will be required to submit applicable documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, and New York State’s Tax Law Section 5-a. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Due date:05/23/2024 Contract term: One year County(ies): Onondaga Location: 750 East Adams St, Syracuse NY 13210 Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Biocomposites