This RFI/sources sought notice is for planning and market research only—not a solicitation—and seeks qualified sources under NAICS 334510 for an autonomous interior healthcare delivery robot system for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Pharmacy in Long Beach. The system must autonomously transport pharmacy supplies and similar healthcare items without continuous teleoperation, use at least two sensing modalities for obstacle avoidance, and operate at roughly walking pace. It must provide a lockable top-loading cargo compartment of at least 41 liters, support a 50-pound payload, include configurable/removable accessories, be no wider than about 20 inches and about 37 inches tall, and use cleanable hospital-suitable materials. The robot must support at least 24 hours of intermittent-charge operation via a 110V docking station, point-to-point and other navigation modes with zero-radius turning, secure Wi-Fi with LTE desired, and an easy clinical/logistics user interface. Responses should address TAA/domestic-preference compliance, 24/7/365 technical and maintenance support, capability and size status, pricing/market feedback, lead time, lifespan/support, leasing availability, and contract-vehicle/SAM information for a competitive, non-brand-name solution.

This is an RFI/sources sought notice, not a solicitation, seeking information on qualified sources for an autonomous interior healthcare delivery robot system for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Pharmacy. The system must autonomously transport pharmacy supplies and similar items, avoid obstacles using at least two sensing modalities, operate at roughly 2–4 mph, and provide a lockable top-loading cargo compartment of at least 41 liters supporting 50 pounds with configurable accessories. Physical and operational requirements include width no more than about 20 inches, height about 37 inches, cleanable hospital-grade materials, at least 24 hours of operation with intermittent charging, a 110V AC docking station no larger than about 18x8x10 inches, multiple navigation modes, and zero-radius point turns. The system must use secure Wi-Fi (LTE desired), offer a simple staff interface for initiating and monitoring deliveries, support 24/7/365 technical and maintenance needs, and comply with TAA/domestic-preference requirements. Interested vendors are asked to provide capability statements addressing each salient characteristic, feedback, business size/status and NAICS size, manufacturer/distributor and subcontracting/commercial-item/non-manufacturer/Buy American details, lead time, lifespan/support, leasing availability, contract vehicles, general pricing for market research, and UEI/Cage information.