Stony Brook University Hospital proposes to purchase I-CAT FLX V17. As sealed bid will not be held. Any vendor who believes they can provide this product or equivalent is invited to contact Jenice Seymour 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 brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog/part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the substitute item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested 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 Jenice.Seymour@stonybrook medicine.edu Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed above and 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.