PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS. As required by State Finance Law §162, an Authorized User that is subject to the requirements of State Finance Law §162 shall first purchase all Medical and Laboratory Supplies and Equipment from the appropriate Preferred Sources, if applicable. When a need arises that cannot be satisfied through Preferred Sources, the Authorized User shall follow the following steps to determine the appropriate source. a. Search the Primary Contractor’s Contract Price List for the item(s). b. If the Primary Contractor is unable to meet an Authorized User’s Form, Function and Utility requirements, the Authorized User shall repeat step (a) with the Secondary Contractor. c. Should both the Primary and Secondary Contractors be unable to meet an Authorized User’s Form, Function, and Utility requirements, the Authorized User must follow applicable statutory requirements for determining the appropriate source. Authorized Users should consult Contractors’ web-based ordering system for information regarding Contract offerings. If OGS exercises its right to integrate SFS procurement functions, then Authorized Users using SFS should consult SFS for information and purchases.
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Sources: Medical and Laboratory Supplies and Equipment Agreement, Agreement for Medical and Laboratory Supplies and Equipment, Agreement for Medical and Laboratory Supplies and Equipment