Sensory Sentinel Monitoring System Services
ID: 36C24725Q0275Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/def11b70cc12443d82c075fe2be0fa58/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract for the Turner Scientific Sensory Sentinel software to Turner Scientific, LLC, located in Jacksonville, Illinois. This procurement is essential for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, as the Sensory Sentinel Monitoring System is crucial for ensuring compliance with AAALAC International accreditation standards for animal research, providing real-time monitoring of vital environmental parameters for laboratory animals. Interested parties have until January 8, 2025, to express their interest and capability to meet these requirements, with the anticipated award date set for January 17, 2024. For further inquiries, interested vendors may contact Ashley N. Stewart at ashley.stewart4@va.gov.

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    Ashley N Stewart
    ashley.stewart4@va.gov
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    Intent to SS.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract for Turner Scientific Sensory Sentinel software to Turner Scientific, LLC. This action falls under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii), allowing solicitation from a single source due to specific circumstances. The anticipated award date is January 17, 2024. The software will be delivered to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Interested parties have a seven-day window to express their interest and capability in responding to this requirement, with responses due by January 8, 2025. The announcement clarifies that this notice is not a solicitation but allows for potential competitive procurement contingent on responses. Compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submission of documentation, including a self-certifying statement for veteran-owned businesses, is mandatory. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to sourcing specific technical solutions while maintaining procurement integrity.
    SSJ- Sensory Sentinel_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Sole Source Award for the acquisition of a Sensory Sentinel Monitoring System, crucial for accreditation by AAALAC International for animal research at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The system will provide real-time monitoring of essential environmental parameters crucial for laboratory animals, including temperature, humidity, light cycles, and vibrations. Notably, Turner Scientific is cited as the sole source provider of this equipment, uniquely designed with specifications to meet the needs of various animal species, which differ significantly from standard human-focused sensory measurement devices. Market research confirmed Turner Scientific as the exclusive distributor of the Sensory Sentinel Systems, supported by a proprietary rights letter from the company. The contract is anticipated to span five years, with regulations adhered to as stipulated in FAR 13.106-1(b). The justification emphasizes the necessity of the Sensory Sentinel system for effective monitoring and compliance in veterinary research settings.
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