RFID freezer and cabinet (Trackcore brand name or equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to assess market capabilities for procuring two RFID-enabled storage devices: an Ultra Low Temp Freezer and an Ambient Cabinet. The devices must be TrackCore brand or equivalent, with specific technical requirements including precise temperature maintenance (-80C for freezer, 12C to 30C for cabinet), integrated RFID tracking systems, electronic door locks, and compatibility with data transfer and monitoring technologies. This RFI is designed to gather market intelligence and does not guarantee a subsequent contract, with responses requested by June 5, 2025. The procurement aims to determine potential sources capable of supplying storage solutions that meet rigorous scientific and technological specifications for specimen and research material management. Respondents are expected to demonstrate capability to provide devices that seamlessly integrate with existing TrackCore tracking systems and meet detailed dimensional and functional requirements.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this potential procurement, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage) and PSC category 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), which provides context for the type of equipment being sought. While no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed, the procurement involves purchasing one unit each of the Ultra Low Temp Freezer and Ambient Cabinet. The detailed specifications suggest this is a specialized procurement likely targeting advanced research or medical storage environments within the Veterans Health Administration. The RFI process allows the agency to comprehensively evaluate market capabilities before potentially issuing a formal solicitation through SAM.GOV, with vendors bearing their own costs for responding to the information request.