Automated Temperature Monitoring Services for the Albuquerque Area IHS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is justifying a sole source acquisition for Automated Temperature Monitoring Services from Sensoscientific for its healthcare facilities. This is necessary to maintain existing, fully deployed, and integrated proprietary systems that continuously monitor temperature-sensitive medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the renewal of automated temperature monitoring services, including proprietary sensors, probes, and associated software. The existing Sensoscientific systems are fully operational across all Albuquerque Area IHS facilities. Sensoscientific is the sole proprietor and manufacturer of these systems and their software, which is not compatible with or manageable by any other vendor. Replacing the current system would lead to significant operational disruption, increased costs, potential data loss, and risks to patient safety and compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification (Firm-fixed-price contract)
- Contractor: Sensoscientific
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 (12 months)
- Estimated Total Value: $24,698.00
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification under FAR Part 12.102(b) & 12.201-1)
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Projected Award: February 2026
Evaluation
This document is a sole source justification, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission or evaluation criteria for potential bidders.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed that no alternative products are functionally compatible with the existing Sensoscientific infrastructure. A synopsis was not published due to the proprietary nature of the product and software.