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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: TUG Robots

ID: 36C24726Q0211 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  95%
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Description

(4) Replacement TUG Robots

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of replacement TUG Robots from ST Engineering Aethon, Inc. The current Aethon robots in use at the Atlanta VA Healthcare system are at their end of life and require replacement.

As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ST Engineering Aethon, Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide these robots, which are specifically designed for hospital environments worldwide. The contract aims to ensure that the new robots remain covered under an annual maintenance service plan.

Work Details
The contract involves the replacement of existing Aethon TUG robots with current models manufactured by Aethon, Inc. The procurement includes technician training, parts, and proprietary software necessary for the operation and maintenance of these robots.

The specific location for delivery and operation is the Atlanta VA Healthcare system, Pathology and Laboratory Service, located at 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033.

Place of Performance
Atlanta VA Healthcare system, Pathology and Laboratory Service, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033

Overview

Agency
VISN 7: Southeast Network (VISN-7) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
Jan. 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 9, 2026, 3:18 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
NAICS
339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
PSC
6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies
Place of Performance
1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
800 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$400,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
On 1/9/26 VISN 7: Southeast Network issued Special Notice 36C24726Q0211 for Notice of Intent to Sole Source: TUG Robots due 1/15/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Monica Reed   Profile
Email
monica.reed@va.gov
Phone
(334) 450-5679

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice 36C24726Q0211

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00247
Source Organization Code
100170297
Last Updated
Jan. 30, 2026
Last Updated By
monica.reed@va.gov
Archive Date
Jan. 30, 2026