JNA STAXI Chairs_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Brand Name Awards from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase of 20 Staxi Chairs for the Salem VA Medical Center. The procurement is a small business set-aside with an estimated contract value under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000, and the Acquisition Plan Action ID is 36C246-25-AP-4665.

The Staxi Chairs are specified as having unique characteristics that limit availability to a single source, including features such as safety, stackability, space savings, and reduced maintenance compared to standard wheelchairs. The chairs will be used across various hospital departments including Emergency, Day Hospital, Specialty Care Services, and Volunteer Patient Transport. The contracting officer conducted market research through MarketResearch.com, SBA Dynamics, FPDS, and GSAAdvantage, confirming that the Staxi chairs are available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and authorized distributors/resellers. The procurement is planned to be pursued as a Small Business Set-Aside, with the effective date of the document set for 11/15/2024.