Notice of Intent to Sole Source TT Bio 2024.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Action Code: Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Office: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Strategic National Stockpile

(SNS)

Location: 2945 Flowers Road, Atlanta GA, 30341

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT (as prescribed in FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i). This notice is for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 334513, manufacturing instruments and related devices for measuring, displaying, indicating, recording, transmitting, and controlling industrial process variables.

Delivery on or before 25 July 2024.

The Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Sensitech located at 800 Cummings Center, Suite 25X, Beverly, MA, 01915.

The TempTale Bio temperature monitoring device, manufactured by Sensitech, stands as the sole choice for cold chain temperature monitoring. It is the only device rigorously tested and approved by both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) for use in their custom-built cold chain containers, specifically designed for certain vaccines. This device has undergone extensive validation by the government's information technology and quality control branches, meeting all stringent requirements for shipping critical medical materials. Unique in its class, it ensures precise and reliable temperature control. By utilizing the TempTale Bio, organizations can guarantee the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in their vaccine distribution processes.

SNS ships critical medical products to customers daily on behalf of ASPR and the Department of Defense (DoD). Both the software and hardware accompanying the devices have undergone extensive review and testing by the DoD and SNS information technology and quality control departments. These software and components are now integrated into computers worldwide at DoD and SNS locations, enabling both agencies to review shipments and share information at critical moments in the supply chain.

Sensitech, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this product. They have no relationships with resellers due to issues with warranties and technical support agreements.

Technical Requirements

The temperature monitors shall have the ability to do the following:

• Low temperature set point limit: 2°C

• High temperature set point limit: 8°C

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen to display Start, Stop icon, Alarm Current temp in Celsius, ability to review temp data from start of shipment.

• Reusable

• Tested at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards or better.

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Compliance

• Battery Life at least 1 year

• Start delay: 30 minutes

• Reading interval: 15 minutes (20 day run time).

• No Universal Serial Bus (USB) direct connection from data logger

• No Bluetooth

• No external probes

• Temperature Range -30˚C to 70˚C

• Ability to produce a pdf of the most recent data points collected providing a chart, summary and data points of the trip

• SNS will be responsible for contacting the contractor when monitors malfunction. If the monitor cannot be repaired, the contractor shall replace monitor at no charge to the government.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit in writing their name, address, telephone number, email, and a statement of capability demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. All responses must be received by July 03, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. All responses must be in writing and can be sent via email to lamonica.norwood.hhs.gov reference Bio Temperature Monitoring Device in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted.

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