SUNY Upstate Medical University proposes to purchase Qiagen reagents and
related products as manufactured by Qiagen used on the Rotogene Real-Time PCR
Instrument. A vendor who believes that they can provide this product or an
equivalent is invited to contact the Officer listed below by email only 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. 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.