NorthEast Research Library Consortium (NERL)
ID: 2130570
• State: New York
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Work Requested:
The University at Buffalo is seeking to purchase electronic database library subscriptions through the NorthEast Research Library Consortium (NERL), coordinated by the Center for Research Libraries. Vendors who offer electronic database subscriptions and are interested in this opportunity are invited to contact the University to discuss procurement.
Requesting Entity:
This solicitation is issued by the State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo.
Background:
The University at Buffalo intends to utilize its authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which permits the purchase of commodities from a consortium or comparable entity without a formal competitive process when justified by price. The NERL consortium has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years.
Contract Requirements:
Instructions on Submission:
Interested vendors should contact Dylan Lambert, Buyer, at the University at Buffalo. Submissions and inquiries can be directed to:
Dylan Lambert
State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo
224 George D. Crofts Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
Phone: 716-645-4513
Fax: 716-645-2687
Email: DL43@buffalo.edu
Reference Information:
Division: SUNY Buffalo
Contract Number: 209562303
Opportunity ID: 2130570
The University at Buffalo is seeking to purchase electronic database library subscriptions through the NorthEast Research Library Consortium (NERL), coordinated by the Center for Research Libraries. Vendors who offer electronic database subscriptions and are interested in this opportunity are invited to contact the University to discuss procurement.
Requesting Entity:
This solicitation is issued by the State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo.
Background:
The University at Buffalo intends to utilize its authority under section 163 (3) (vi), which permits the purchase of commodities from a consortium or comparable entity without a formal competitive process when justified by price. The NERL consortium has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years.
Contract Requirements:
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Goal: 6.00%
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Goal: 18.00%
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Goal: 12.00%
Instructions on Submission:
Interested vendors should contact Dylan Lambert, Buyer, at the University at Buffalo. Submissions and inquiries can be directed to:
Dylan Lambert
State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo
224 George D. Crofts Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
Phone: 716-645-4513
Fax: 716-645-2687
Email: DL43@buffalo.edu
Reference Information:
Division: SUNY Buffalo
Contract Number: 209562303
Opportunity ID: 2130570
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Overview
Opportunity Type
General
Opportunity ID
2130570
Response Deadline
Feb. 5, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Jan. 14, 2026
Source
Source Notes
Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 1/14/26 State University of New York (SUNY) in New York issued General Electronic Database Library Subscriptions from NERL Consortium with ID 2130570 due 2/5/26.
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Miscellaneous - Commodities