Waters Service Contract Annual Renewal

This contract involves the renewal of an annual service agreement with Waters Corporation to support the Mass Spectrometer System used in ongoing research at the New York State Institute of Basic Research (IBR), located in Staten Island. The IBR conducts continuous scientific research focused on developmental disabilities, and the Mass Spectrometer System is a critical piece of equipment essential for their investigations. Waters Corporation has maintained sole source vendor status for the past two years due to their specialized laboratory support, making this renewal necessary to ensure uninterrupted research activities. The contract is set to commence on April 11, 2024, and will conclude on April 10, 2025, with an end date of May 16, 2024, for the advertisement. It covers all New York State counties and aligns with the specific needs of IBR’s research operations. The procurement is classified as a sole-source award, with Waters Corporation identified as the exclusive provider. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000. The NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities manages this contract, and interested parties can contact Vanessa Johnson, the Contract Management Specialist, for further information. The procurement process is exempt from advertising due to the sole-source status, emphasizing the specialized nature of the support required for the Mass Spectrometer System, which is integral to the research efforts at IBR.