Brand Name Justification MPT to SAT - STAXI_CO signed.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: FY26 549-26-1-5205-0002.

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17, VA North Texas Health

Care System (VANTHCS), Center for Development & Civic Engagement (Outpatient Escort Service) respectively Garland VA Medical Center, 2300 Marie Curie Blvd, Garland, Texas, 75042. 2237 number: FY26 549-26-1-5205-0002.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

Delivery and set up of 55 x Staxi Transportation Chairs for Center for Development & Civic Engagement Service – Outpatient Escort section respectively, Garland VA Medical Center, 2300 Marie Curie Blvd, Garland, Texas, 75042.

Total amount: $80,627.25

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

Overall Dimensions

• Overall Chair Width: 27” (686mm)

• Overall Chair Width Including O2 Holder:

• Length: 41” (1042mm)

• Seat to Floor: 21” (534mm)

• Back Height: 40.5” (1029mm)

• Seat Width: 20.5” (521mm)

Nesting Dimensions

• Nest: 11” (280)

• Nest with Cushion: 12” (305)

• First Chair:

Weight

• Chair weight: 57lbs

• Shipping Weight: 80lbs

• Occupancy Capacity: 600lbs

• Automotive Grade

• Specially Formulated, Anti-Microbial Paint

• Mar-resistant

• Undercoat & Overcoat

• Weather Resistant https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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• With a 600-lb. weight capacity Staxi medical chair delivers safe, secure and quiet patient transportation throughout the facility.

• Fail-safe breaking system

• Non-folding frame

• Stackable/Nesting system

• Lifting armrest

• Anti-microbial cushions

• Footrests

• Castors

• Anti-tip

• Courtesy rack

While other transport chairs meet some of the characteristics listed above, none have been found that combine all of them and have a weight capacity of 600lbs.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

VA’s VIP database identified verified capable SDVOSBs and VOSBs. A search was conducting in VETBIZ.va.gov under NAICS number 423450, keyword “STAXI” and search yielded a total of zero (0) vendors. A Sole Source letter was provided by the STAXI corporation that indicates that Staxi transport chairs, accessories, and stands are a sole source product manufactured, sold and distributed exclusively by Staxi Corporation through multiple small businesses.

Our search for suitable wheelchairs included a thorough review of various brands and models available in the market. A Sources Sought Notice was posted, during this process, specifically seeking items that could offer similar capabilities comparable to the STAXI brand wheelchairs. However, the critical factor that sets STAXI wheelchairs apart is their remarkable 600 lbs. occupancy capacity. This unique capability ensures that STAXI wheelchairs can accommodate a wider range of patients, providing superior safety and support. No other competitors' models were found to match or exceed this high capacity, thus underscoring the necessity of selecting STAXI as the preferred brand for our requirements. This capacity is essential for meeting the diverse and critical needs of our patient population. No other company makes a similar or competing product.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions 13949 Alvarez Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32218 Chris Masters- cmasters@vhss1.com Phone 904-638-5520 Ex 203

• 1st American Medical Distributors, Inc. 151 Heritage Park Dr STE 201 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Bryce Clark - bryce@1st-amd.com Phone: 615-904-1263 mailto:cmasters@vhss1.com mailto:bryce@1st-amd.com

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• Unique Resource Management LLC 633 Mandalay Bay Drive Lewisville, TX 75056 Selena Simmons selenasimmons@uniqueresourcemanagementllc.com Phone: 405- 512-2525

• Apex Integrated Distribution 2372 Morse Avenue, Suite 162 Irvine, CA 92614 Chris Hancock- chris.hancock@apexid.net Phone: 714-481-0192 Cell: 619-886-39

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106- 1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Donald D. Smith Contracting Officer NCO 17 mailto:selenasimmons@uniqueresourcemanagementllc.com mailto:chris.hancock@apexid.net https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466