What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks information on potential qualified sources to supply an autonomous healthcare delivery robot system for interior use at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Pharmacy. The system must autonomously transport pharmacy supplies and orders without continuous human teleoperation, use self-driving obstacle avoidance technology, operate at walking speeds, and carry a minimum payload of 50 pounds in a lockable compartment of at least 41 liters. Additional requirements include secure wireless communication, zero-foot turning radius, docking stations, compliance with Trade Agreements Act standards, and 24/7 technical and maintenance support. The agency is requesting capabilities and business size information relative to NAICS 334510. Interested sources must email their capability statements, business size classifications, Trade Agreements Act and Buy American Act compliance details, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID or CAGE code, and optional market pricing to [email protected]. Submissions are due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM.
Scope of work
- Autonomous healthcare delivery robot system for interior hospital use
- Self-driving obstacle-avoidance technology with multi-modal sensing
- Lockable, top-loading cargo compartment of at least 41 liters supporting 50 pounds
- Configurable or removable internal accessories such as liners, trays, or baskets
- Compatible docking and charging station using standard 110-volt AC power
- Multiple navigation modes with zero-foot effective turning radius
- Secure wireless communications including Wi-Fi and clinical user interface
- Technical and maintenance support for 24/7/365 healthcare operations
Documents to include with your response
- Company name, address, point of contact, and business size status
- Capabilities statement illustrating how requirements are met or not met
- Feedback or suggestions on draft salient characteristics and SOW
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code number
- FSS, GSA, NAC, SAC, BPA, NASA SEWP or other Federal Government contract numbers if applicable
- Country of origin disclosures and certifications for TAA and Buy American Act compliance
- Lead time and product lifespan details
- Information regarding COTS status, non-manufacturer rule, and subcontracting limitations
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit responses via email; telephone responses will not be accepted.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 334510
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA INC36C25225P0743 · BASE+4 KARL STORZ ON-SITE ENDOSCOPIC SPECIALIST (OES) | $420.0K | May 31, 2030 |
| TRILLAMED LLC36C25225P0343 · TEMPTRAK MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 4 VISN 12 VA HOSPITALS | $144.2K | Mar 31, 2030 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INC36C26225N0469 · OLYMPUS ENT LEASE | $545.8K | Sep 30, 2029 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INC36C25924P0529 · OLYMPUS SCOPES LEASE, SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT OF OLYMPUS ITEMS LEASED AND OWNED SUPP | $2.5M | Mar 14, 2029 |
| MEDICAL GRAPHICS CORPORATION36C24824P1033 · MAINTENANCE CONTRACT | $32,739 | Mar 13, 2029 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 334510, since Oct 1, 2024
3,019 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. SONOVA USA INC$331.8M
- 2. OTICON, INC$108.5M
- 3. STARKEY LABORATORIES INC$100.3M
- 4. GN HEARING CARE CORPORATION$68.3M
- 5. OLYMPUS AMERICA INC$52.5M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.