Anorectal Manometry Catheter

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Stony Brook University Hospital proposes to purchase Anorectal Manometry Catheter equipment and extended warranty. A sealed bid will not be held. Any vendor who believes they can provide this product or equivalent is invited to contact Stephanie M. Knief at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Purchasing Department, at the below listed email address, for a copy of the solicitation or to discuss this opportunity prior to the due date stated in the advertisement.

If you plan to provide other than the referenced brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the alternate substitute brand name and the catalog/part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the alternate substitute item that are equivalent to the referenced brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the alternate substitute item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested alternate substitute item(s) information before the closing date listed below will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc.

If offering equivalent and compatible equipment, the vendor must provide the following at no cost, if asked to do so: Supporting documentation, software (as needed), transportation, set-up, removal, and equipment for examination, demonstration, and trial.

This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying Law and its requirements. Effective immediately, this procurement is in a "Restricted Period". This restricted period will be in effect until an award for this procurement has been fully executed. There will be no contact regarding this procurement with anyone other than Stephanie.Knief@stonybrookmedicine.edu . Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed below. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency.

Successful contractor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS Workman’s Compensation and Disability Forms. In addition the contractor will be required to complete and submit documents related to NYS Finance Law §139 j&k, and Public Officers Law.