Cornea and Sclera Eye Tissue for Implant

Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking to acquire cornea, sclera, and related human eye tissues from Cornea Gen, a licensed eye bank, under its discretionary authority in accordance with New York State Education Law §355(5)(A). The procurement amount is capped at $125,000, and the process does not involve a sealed bid; interested vendors must contact the designated campus representative within 15 business days of the notice. The contract will be awarded for a one-year period, with the goods to be delivered at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital in Suffolk County, New York. Vendors are reminded that this procurement is governed by NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, also known as the Lobbying Law, which restricts contact to the designated official, Kyle Cosgrove, Procurement Officer, to ensure compliance and avoid penalties such as contract denial or debarment. The contract requires vendors to complete various responsibility and compliance documents, including those related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Tax Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Disability forms. This procurement is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the goods have previously been purchased from out-of-state or foreign vendors within the past three years. Cornea Gen, which has held similar contracts within the last five years, is the designated supplier. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2025, with a response deadline of December 1, 2025, and the NAICS code associated with this procurement is 621991, which pertains to ophthalmic goods and services. Interested parties can contact Kyle Cosgrove via email or phone for further details.