Ultra Low Freezer Sensor

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking sources for Ultra Low Freezer Sensors through a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) targeting businesses in the Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333415). The RFI aims to identify potential suppliers capable of providing advanced sensor technology with comprehensive technical specifications for medical-grade freezer monitoring. Critical requirements include sensors with door access monitoring, temperature and environmental tracking, robust cybersecurity features, and precise measurement capabilities across multiple environmental parameters. Potential vendors must demonstrate capabilities in manufacturing, distribution, and compliance with technical specifications. Interested companies are required to submit detailed responses addressing 19 specific questions via email to hayley.nuno@va.gov by Wednesday, April 02, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with a focus on demonstrating technical competence and meeting stringent VA requirements.

The procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all qualifying businesses within the specified size standard of 1,250 employees. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the RFI suggests a preference for sensor technologies similar to the Isensix brand, with specific technical requirements including remote contact capabilities, keypad access, hard-wired battery backup, and advanced security protocols such as HTTPS enablement and access token management. The sensors must provide precise measurements for temperature, liquid nitrogen levels, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and motion detection. Although specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a potentially significant procurement for medical-grade freezer monitoring equipment. The VA is seeking comprehensive solutions that demonstrate not only technical proficiency but also cybersecurity preparedness and compliance with relevant regulatory standards.