# SAM #36C24126Q0372

Award for VISN 1 Robot Delivery System BPA to ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.

**Buyer:** Department of Veterans Affairs
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C24126Q0372
**NAICS:** 339113, 423450, 541512

This award notice announces a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for robot delivery systems at Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 1 facilities.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1)
- OEM Highlight:
  - ST Engineering Aethon, Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) named
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Zena RX Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for medical facility delivery automation
  - Deployment services for Zena RX AMRs
  - Recovery and disposal services for legacy TUG robots
- Notable Requirements:
  - Standardized pricing and ordering procedures established for all VISN 1 medical centers
  - BPA enables efficient acquisition through individual task orders during the agreement period
  - Focus on modernization and replacement of legacy robotic delivery systems
- Quantities and part numbers are not specified in the award notice; ordering will occur as needed under the BPA

### Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), has awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under Contract Number 36C24126A0053 to ST Engineering Aethon, Inc. for the procurement and deployment of Zena RX Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and associated services in support of all VISN 1 facilities.
This requirement was competitively solicited, and award was made as a firm-fixed-price purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. 
The BPA establishes standardized pricing and ordering procedures for AMR units, deployment services, and legacy TUG recovery and disposal, enabling VISN 1 medical centers to acquire AMR capabilities efficiently through individual task orders issued during the BPA period of performance.
<br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://www.va.gov/' target='_blank'>Department of Veterans Affairs - Home Page</a>

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