Opportunity Overview
The New York State Department of Health is procuring vaccine supply through Invitation for Bids #20792 for statewide public vaccine programs, including the Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults programs. NYSDOH intends to establish one or more five-year contracts beginning April 1, 2027.
Deadline and Procurement Calendar
Bids are due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET under Amendment #1. The written-question window closed September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. NYSDOH’s official IFB page now lists a Questions and Answers PDF among the controlling solicitation documents. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2027.
Who Can Bid
The procurement is for established vaccine suppliers. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience as a prime contractor supplying vaccines listed by CDC and at least three years of cold-chain vaccine handling and distribution experience, including temperature monitoring. The IFB does not permit bidders to rely on proposed subcontractors to satisfy the vaccine-supply scope.
Pricing and Contract Structure
The IFB does not state a fixed contract ceiling or guarantee minimum order volume. Awarded vendors must price covered vaccines at no more than the applicable current CDC cost per dose. Actual quantities may vary based on public-program demand, eligibility and vaccine utilization.
Healthcare Impact
This procurement supports New York’s statewide immunization infrastructure by maintaining vaccine access for pediatric and adult populations served through public vaccine programs. It is particularly relevant to manufacturers and distributors with demonstrated CDC-listed vaccine supply and cold-chain capability.
Atlas Analysis
This is a commercially meaningful healthcare procurement but a highly specialized vaccine-supply contract, not a general health-technology grant. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit: 0/100. The solicitation is confined to vaccine products and distribution requirements and does not create a defensible pathway for remote physical-exam hardware, telehealth equipment, RPM, or clinical services.
Next Action
Qualified vaccine suppliers should review IFB #20792, Amendment #1, and the Questions and Answers PDF now listed by NYSDOH; confirm the experience and cold-chain qualifications; complete the required application and bid forms; validate pricing against current CDC cost-per-dose limits; incorporate all controlling clarifications and later amendments; and deliver the complete bid by September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Do not submit new procurement questions after the September 4 deadline.
Verified source: New York State Department of Health, Invitation for Bids #20792, New York State Vaccine Program Supply.