RFI PHARMACY TEMPERATURE MONITORING
ID: FY26-IHSC-RFI-02Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d77c22b824ec408bb1ccd72229afbeee/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking information from vendors regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for a modernized temperature monitoring system. This system is intended for use in medical refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas across 17 detention facilities, with a focus on functionality such as data monitoring, alerts, and compliance with CDC, VFC, and FDA standards. Vendors are required to provide detailed proposals that include system capabilities, implementation timelines, customer support, and a comprehensive cost breakdown for the setup and ongoing fees. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 4, 2025, at 5 PM EST, and can reach out to Vladimir Jockovic or Michelle Taylor for further inquiries.

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    The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing modernized temperature monitoring systems for medical refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas across its 17 detention facilities. The RFI seeks detailed information on system functionality, including data monitoring, alerts, power sources, accuracy, data storage, and reporting. It also covers system upgrades, calibration, implementation timelines, customer support, and software/hardware requirements, emphasizing compatibility with existing infrastructure and security specifications. Vendors must also detail their compliance with CDC, VFC, and FDA 21 CFR part 11 standards, and provide a comprehensive cost breakdown for initial setup, recurring fees, and volume discounts for approximately 17 sites, 57 refrigerators, 22 freezers, and 75 storage areas. Responses should not exceed fifteen pages and must be unclassified, including company information, DUNS number, CAGE code, NAICS code, and relevant contract numbers.
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