Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SmartSense Temperature Probes

This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source, Digi International Inc. The procurement is for proprietary equipment sensors related to monitoring temperature, humidity and pressure data transmitted via cellular carrier from sensors and gateways manufactured by Digi International Inc. that are located throughout the VA Palo Alto Health Care System s facilities. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 USC 1901, only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 334513 and the size standard is 750 employees. 1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN. *All line-items are considered Brand Name or provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research* Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 615.00 EA __________________ __________________ NIST-TMP5PINDIN-BUFF12 24 Month NIST Certification Buffer Vial - Standard (Temperature Only) with sensor probe LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NIST-TMP5PINDIN-BUFF12 0002 331.00 EA __________________ __________________ NIST-TMPH5PINDIN 24 Month NIST Certification - (Temperature & Humidity) with sensor probe LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NIST-TMPH5PINDIN 0003 65.00 EA __________________ __________________ NIST-TMPEX5PINDIN6-PREM 24 Month NIST Certification - Premium (Expanded Range Temperature Only) with sensor probe LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NIST-TMPEX5PINDIN6-PREM GRAND TOTAL __________________ Salient Characteristics General: Please reference the parts list and salient characteristics related for each line-item below. The salient characteristics are essential, significant, and functional to this requirement. Brand Name Item: Digi SmartSense SmartSense by Digi Wireless Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Sensors Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Alerts via email, SMS text, and automated phone call to protect your assets around-the-clock Backup Battery and Store & Forward Technology for network outages Use the SmartSense dashboard to view temperature logs, run robust reports, and to leverage compliance features. Deploy sensor networks in minutes with ease. No IT required. Accredited ISO 17025 NIST Calibration and Certification and OQ / PQ Validation Approved for use by the CDC, FDA, BOP, and VFC program with audit logs, 6-year storage, and corrective action notation. System integrates all departments (i.e. Pharmacy, Lab, Dietary, Off-Site Clinics, etc.) In-house customer support Purpose This medical center policy (MCP) establishes standards and protocols for the centralized environmental monitoring system at VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to detect temperature and relative humidity (RH) excursions and to immediately take corrective action to prevent adverse effects. Governing Body or Organization Engineering Services, BioMed Electronics section Applicable model/make/catalog number: SmartSense by Digi Wireless Temperature and Humidity Sensors Manufacturer name Digi SmartSense 2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS The address is with FOB Destination shipping: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include: Statement of Capability GSA or other Schedule Information specifically the Contract Number System for Awards Management (SAM) UEI#, Business Size and Socio-Economic Status for the NAICS code listed above. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses should be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by 08/16/2023 at 1700 Pacific. No telephone requests will be accepted.