7820--Robotic Companion Pets for the elderly
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26026Q0606
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 20
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339930 Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7820 Games, Toys, And Wheeled Goods
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Tacoma WA 98493, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle VA Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential vendors capable of supplying robotic companion pets for the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. This is not a formal Request for Proposal or bid solicitation, but rather preliminary market research to establish vendor capability and determine if the requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs. Prospective vendors must submit written statements to the Contracting Officer that include point of contact information, business size, a description of capabilities, proof of authorized manufacturer status from Ageless Innovations, LLC, VetCert certification if applicable, a Unique Entity ID (UEI#), and FSS/GSA schedule number if applicable. Responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of capability to meet the requirement. The response deadline is May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, and responses should be directed to Amy Kuczajda at amy.kuczajda@va.gov. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responding to this synopsis, and no formal solicitation is currently available.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and identifies Ageless Innovations, LLC as the manufacturer of the required robotic companion pet products. The requirement encompasses 236 total units across seven product lines, including 34 Tuxedo Cats, 36 Orange Tabby Cats, 36 Silver w/White Mitts Cats, 54 Golden Pups, 52 Freckled Pups, 12 Cardinals, and 12 Bluebirds, all of which must be made in the USA with shipping included. The specific part numbers for each product line are identified in the solicitation document. Delivery is required to Puget Sound VA Health Care System located at 9600 Veterans Drive, Building 200, Tacoma, Washington 98493. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 339930 (Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees and is classified under PSC/FSC Code 7820 (Games, Toys, and Wheeled Goods). No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the market research notice.
Notice text
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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26026Q0606.docx | DOCX document |
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