36C26026Q0606.docx
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- 36C26026Q0606
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle VA Health Care System, for market research purposes to identify potential vendors capable of supplying robotic companion pets for the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0606, and responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. This is not a formal Request for Proposal or bid solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The purpose is to determine vendor capability and assess whether the requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs under NAICS Code 339930 (Doll, Toy and Game Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to establish a single-award contract for specific robotic companion pet products manufactured by Ageless Innovations, LLC, with all items required to be made in the USA and include shipping. The requirement includes 236 total units across seven product lines: Tuxedo Cat (34 units, PN: A23085L00), Orange Tabby Cat (36 units, PN: A75925L00), Silver w/White Mitts Cat (36 units, PN: A75945L00), Golden Pup (54 units, PN: A91085L01), Freckled Pup (52 units, PN: A91105L01), Cardinal (12 units, PN: A92565L00), and Bluebird (12 units, PN: A92555L00). Delivery is to Puget Sound VA Health Care System in Tacoma, Washington. Interested vendors must submit responses to Amy Kuczajda at amy.kuczajda@va.gov that include point of contact information, business size, capabilities description, proof of authorized manufacturer status, VetCert certification if applicable, UEI number, and FSS/GSA schedule number if applicable, with responses requiring clear and convincing evidence of capability.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Robotic Companion Pets for the Elderly |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 98661 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26026Q0606 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-07-2026 3pm MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 7820 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339930 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| NCO 20 Network Contracting Office |
ATTN: V4CONT
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661
POINT OF CONTACT*
Amy Kuczajda Amy.Kuczajda@va.gov 208-429-2018
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
9600 Veterans Drive SW
Building 200
Tacoma WA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 98493 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
The purpose for this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs.
NAICS Code 339930 – Doll, Toy and Game Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees PSC/FSC: 7820 – Games, Toys and Wheeled Goods
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle VA Health Care System, intends to establish a single award contract for Robotic Companion Pets for the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. Shipping included and made in the USA.
Manufacturing part numbers below are from Ageless Innovations, LLC
JFA Tuxedo Cat 34 each
PN: A23085L00
JFA Orange Tabby Cat 36 each
PN: A75925L00
JFA Silver w/White Mitts Cat 36 each
PN: A75945L00
JFA Golden Pup 54 each
PN: A91085L01
JFA Freckled Pup 52 each
PN: A91105L01
JFA Cardinal 12 each
PN: A92565L00
JFA Bluebird 12 each
PN: A92555L00
Ship to:
Puget Sound VA Health Care System 9600 Veterans Drive Building 200 Tacoma, WA 98493
INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:
Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum:
· Point of Contact
· Business size
· Short Description of Capabilities
· Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer
· VetCert certification (if applicable)
· Unique Entity ID (UEI#)
· FSS/GSA schedule Number (if applicable)
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor’s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.
Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 05/07/2026. All responses shall be submitted electronically to amy.kuczajda@va.gov
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Sources Sought Notice
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