JNA Workstation on Wheels_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Brand Name Awards for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Salem VA Medical Center. The procurement is for a Workstation on Wheels (WOW) for Mental Health Casework Nursing Station in building 170, with an estimated value under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The WOW is a mobile computer providing a portable workspace with computers, interactive devices, and medical equipment carts for facility use.

The justification highlights unique characteristics necessitating a specific brand, noting that the required Workstations on Wheels with Envoy/Encore EcoFlex must seamlessly integrate with existing clinical workflows and meet regulatory standards. Market research conducted via SBA Dynamics, FPDS, GSA Advantage, and Sam.gov confirmed that the Workstation on Wheels are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and authorized distributors. The Contracting Officer, Jerry L. Mann, has certified the document, with an effective date of 11/15/2024 and a digital signature dated 08/20/2025.