Single Source Procurement: Newborn Screening Program

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, and material and substantial reasons why a competitive procurement was not feasible. VWR is the exclusive authorized distributor for QuantaBio products within the United States, Mexico, and Canada. QuantaBio has provided a statement regarding their master mix only being available through their authorized distributor VWR and that they do not intend to sell NYS DOH directly.

Procurement / Program Name Newborn Screening Program
Contractor Name(s) VWR International, Inc.
Contract Period 08/01/18 - 7/31/23
Contract Number PA33798