Single Source Procurement: Academic Detailing for Vaccines for Children (VFC) Providers, No-Cost Time Extension

Pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163.10(b), the New York State Department of Health is presenting the following summary of relevant circumstances, material, and substantial reasons why a competitive procurement was not feasible. The Bureau of Immunization will extend contract C035580 with the New York State Academy of Family Physicians at no extra cost. The extension will continue academic detailing to Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers to facilitate communication with vaccine-hesitant parents. This no-cost extension is needed due to project delays and staff reassignments related to COVID-19 pandemic response activities.

Procurement / Program Name Academic Detailing for Vaccines for Children (VFC) Providers
Contractor Name(s) New York State Academy of Family Physicians
Contract Period 05/01/2021-04/30/2022
Contract Number C035580