SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University intends to procure Abbott Cardiac Rhythm Products and Related items using Consortia Contract PP-CA-653 pursuant to its
authority under New York State Finance Law, Section 163(3)(vi) which authorizes the
use of a consortium or comparable entity in lieu of using a centralized contract and
without a formal competitive process when justified by price.

Any vendor who believes that they can provide these products or an approved
equivalent is invited to contact the Officer listed below to discuss this opportunity
prior to the due date stated in the advertisement. A sealed bid will not be held.

This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law Section 139 j&k. (aka the Lobbying
Law) 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 award to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency.

The successful vendor shall be required to complete and submit documents related
to NYS Finance Law Section 139, NYS Tax Law Section 5-a and valid/current NYS
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Forms.