Salient Characteristics.docx

This document outlines the salient characteristics (technical specifications and requirements) for an autonomous robotic floor scrubbing machine being sought by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VA VISN 22) for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System. The specification is associated with a Request for Information (RFI) and sources sought synopsis (Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0419), which is a pre-solicitation notice issued for information and planning purposes only.

The autonomous floor scrubber must meet the following key performance and operational requirements: ability to learn and memorize a manually driven route for autonomous repetition; autonomous coverage of large open spaces after being taught only the perimeter; minimum coverage of 70,000 square feet per solution tank; operation without network connectivity; battery runtime of no less than 5 hours; self-correcting navigation capability; width not exceeding 35 inches to fit through doorways; and inclusion of docking charging station capability. The machine must also provide technical support for operating system; allow installation, changing, or removal of cleaning brushes and pads; provide adjustable downforce; and include solution and recovery tanks. The RFI references the Tennant Company X6ROVR walk-behind scrubber and five-year autonomy services as the brand name specification, with FAR Clause 52.211-6 allowing for equal or superior alternatives. Responses to this sources sought are encouraged for planning and market research purposes but do not constitute binding offers and will inform the Government's future acquisition decisions.