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VersaTrak Devices

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting 335 East Germann Road Gilbert AZ 85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Victor Oliveros victor.oliveros@va.gov

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Special Notice

NOTICE OF ITENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, located at 335 East Germann Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297 is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Delivery Order under FAR Part 8, specifically FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) and (C), Only One Available Source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334512, Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial and Appliance Use. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 3590, Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is 650 Employees.

The intended Contractor is VERACITY GROUP INC., located at 7575 EAST KEMPER ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249. Place of Performance is the NORTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 500 N Hwy 89, Bldg 20 - Warehouse, Prescott, AZ 86313. The facility intends to maintain a period of performance: 90 days from ARO.

1. Salient Characteristics

a. VERSAHUB 3™ 900MHz DIGITAL ACCESS POINT: 10218

• Receiver & Data Buffer w/ Battery Backup

• Mounting: Requires screws (weighs 4 Lbs.)

• Requires a single 110 volt power supply

• Rechargeable battery will power unit for 24+ hours (1 day)

• Unit will send “line power failure” alert to VersaTrak

• Unit will send on Battery notification to VersaTrak

• Future cellular upgradable

• Unit has 4 indicator lights on cover for easy troubleshooting or status

• Requires a RJ45 network connection

• RF specifications U.S.: ISM 900 MHz, FHSS (902-928 MHz)

• Operating environment: -4°F to 85°F (-20°C to 29°C) up to 90% RH

• FCC part 15, CE, and IC Class B compliant

b. LAB / BIOLOGICAL ULTRA LOW PROBE (3 yr. Traceability): 10306

• Traceable, should be re-certified at no more than 36 months

• Glycol simulators made with food safe Kosher glycol and distilled water

• Probe accuracy: +/- 0.2°F (+/- 0.1°C)

• Extreme low drift Thermistor (<1/1000°C over 5.5 yrs)

• Probe range: -30°F to 180°F (-34°C to 82°C) / Ultra Range*: -328°F to 500°F (-200°C to 260°C)

• Probe length: 6’ standard / Ultra Range*: 10’ braided stainless steel cable

c. STANDARD AIR PROBE 10mL Glycol (2 yr. Traceability): 10304G-NT, 10304G

· Traceable, should be re-certified at no more than 24 months

· Glycol simulators made with food safe Kosher glycol and distilled water

· Probe range: -30°F to 180°F (-34°C to 82°C)

· Probe accuracy: +/- 1.0°F (+/- 0.5°C)

· Probe length: 5’ standard cord

The probe models marked with NT are Not Traceable (No Certificate). These are for use on equipment that does not require continuous Traceability.

d. WATER/LEAK SENSOR PROBE: 10331 (Requires a Contact Transmitter)

• Standard State: Normally Closed (NC)

• Probe Sensor: Gold Plated

• Resistance required for alarm: < 1000 Ohms

• Probe length: 6’ standard cord

• Compatibility: contact transmitters (Wi-Fi, 900 MHz)

• Submersible: YES

e. PROBE HOLDERS: 10296

· Plastic clip w/adhesive backing

· For use with 10303, 10314, 10303-NT, 10304G, 10314, 10306-IA

f. 900 MHz ANC VALIDATOR for 868/900 TRANSMITTERS: 10294

• Patented Auto Node Calibration (ANC) Enabled

• Validator is Traceable for 10 years before re-certification is required

• Automatic 4 point validation done on transmitter every 7 days

• On demand validation (simply hit the validation button)

• Full Traceability certification reports and certificates available on demand

• Dimensions 4.625” x 2.85” x 1” (118mm x 73mm x 26mm)

• Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

g. 900 MHz DIGITAL CONTACT TRANSMITTER: 10208 (Magnetic switch or external contacts)

• Magnetic Switch or terminal block for remote switch

• 2 Year Hardware Warranty

• Up to 8 year battery life (uses 1ea 123 Series Lithium Battery)

• Dimensions: 3.5” x 1.7” x 0.9” (89mm x 43mm x 23mm)

• Open Field Range: 2500 feet

• Operating Environment: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) up to 90% RH (non-condensing)

• FCC part 15, CE, and IC Class B compliant

h. 900 MHz V4 TEMP & HUMIDITY Internal Transmitter (Non-traceable): 10205-V4

• 2 Year Hardware Warranty

• Up to 8 year battery life (uses 1ea 123 Series Lithium Battery)

• Temperature range: -20°F to 200°F, (-28°C to 93°C)

• Humidity range: 0% to 99% RH

• Temperature accuracy: +/- 1°F (+/- .5°C)

• Humidity accuracy: +/- 2% between 10% and 90% RH x 23mm)

• Open field range: 2500 feet

• Operating environment: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) up to 90% RH (non-condensing)

• FCC part 15, CE, and IC Class B compliant

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and compelling evidence that the responding company can provide the same items/services, and that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Victor Oliveros, victor.oliveros@va.gov with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NORTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, VersaTrak Devices the subject line. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit a capabilities statement no later than 15:00 Pacific Time February 21, 2024 to the above mentioned point of contact. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent.

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