6685 - SmartSense by Digi Sensors Commercial Temperature Monitoring
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order sole source award to Digi International, Inc. for SmartSense by Digi Wireless Internet of Things (IoT) Temperature and Humidity Sensors. This acquisition aims to fulfill the agency's need for compatible monitoring equipment. While a sole source action, other businesses believing they can provide compatible sensors are invited to submit capabilities statements and quotations for consideration. Responses are due January 29, 2026, at 14:00 PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes various SmartSense by Digi sensors and gateways, all needing to be compatible with the existing installed system. Key items include:
- Item 0001: 591 EA of 24 Month NIST Certification Buffer Vial - Standard (Temperature Only) with sensor probe (MPN: NIST-TMP5PINDIN-BUFF12).
- Item 0002: 348 EA of 24 Month NIST Certification - (Temperature & Humidity) with sensor probe (MPN: NIST-TMPH5PINDIN).
- Item 0003: 54 EA of 24 Month NIST Certification - Premium (Expanded Range Temperature Only) with sensor probe (MPN: NIST-TMPEX5PINDIN6-PREM).
- Item 0004: 6 EA of 4G LTE Gateway with support for B & Z Sensors (Verizon) (U.S. ONLY) (MPN: TM-GW-BZ-VZW-C).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (SBA Size Standard: 750 Employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6685 - Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 14:00 PST
- Published: January 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Businesses interested in demonstrating their capability to meet this requirement must submit a capabilities statement and quotation via email to derek.brown7@va.gov. Required documents include a completed SF 1449 (Blocks 30a, 30b, 30c), descriptive literature with manufacturer's product specifications, and a completed Section B - Price Schedule. Submissions must be readable using Microsoft Office 2007 or later (Word, Excel) or PDF (minimum 200 dpi); zipped files are not accepted. Responses will be considered, but the determination not to compete the acquisition remains at the Government's discretion.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source acquisition intended for Digi International, Inc., under the authority of FAR 12.201, as the Government believes only one source can meet its needs.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon delivery and acceptance. Delivery is FOB Destination to VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference.