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7820--Robotic Companion Pets for the elderly

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36C26026Q0606Federal

Submission Closed05/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Seattle VA Health Care System and the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, is conducting market research via a sources-sought synopsis to identify capable vendors for the potential procurement of robotic companion pets for elderly veterans within the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. This notice is strictly for informational and planning purposes and is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or bound contract; no funding is authorized at this time, and no reimbursement will be provided for response-related costs. The requirement seeks robotic companion animals manufactured in the USA, specifically seven distinct models from Ageless Innovations, LLC, including tuxedo cats, orange tabby cats, silver cats with white mitts, golden pups, freckled pups, a cardinal, and a bluebird, with total quantities ranging from 12 to 54 units per model. Delivery is mandated to the Tacoma, WA facility, and shipping is to be included by the vendor. Vendors interested in participating must submit a written response by 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on May 7, 2026, electronically to amy.kuczajda@va.gov, including their point of contact, business size certification under the 700-employee small business size standard for NAICS 339930, a brief description of capabilities, proof of authorized service provider status with the manufacturer, a Unique Entity ID, and any applicable VetCert or GSA schedule information. The government will use responses to assess market availability, determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses or veteran-owned enterprises, and inform future solicitation strategy. No evaluation criteria, contract clauses, pricing, delivery schedule, or inspection standards are defined at this stage, and all responses will be held in strict confidence and used internally for planning only.

General Info

VA seeks U.S.-made robotic pets for veterans; responses due May 7, 2026, for market research only.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)View Agency

NAICS

339930 - Doll, Toy, and Game ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs, Tacoma, WA, 98493, USA

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NONE

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Sources Sought Synopsis for Robotic Companion Pets 36C26026Q0606

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 7

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05/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

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Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

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Amy KuczajdaContract Officer

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Full 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