Salient Characteristic Form - Staxi Chair 2023.pdf

Purchase Descriptions.

The purchase description should identify the requirement in terms that enable contractors to offer commercial supplies or services. The description should not be restrictive and not be limited to one product peculiar to a manufacturer (e.g., by manufacturer, brand name and Part Number) unless it is essential to the Government’s minimum requirement.

A purchase description should include the following characteristics based on the requirement to adequately describe the Government’s needs:

(Please fill in the blocks provided with the information that is requested. If not applicable, then so state)

a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description):

The Staxi’ s single frame construction requires less maintenance due to fewer moving parts and a heavier steel frame. This gives each chair a 600 lbs weight capacity. The chair is attendant propelled, and the wheel break remains locked until the break lever is pressed by an attendant. The weight of the chair, the attendant propulsion, and non-collapsible frame make the Staxi less compatible for home use and very difficult to transport, therefore reducing the potential for theft.

The arms on the staxi are adjustable to allow for side transfers, reducing the risk for injury for the patients and attendants. The seat is higher and deeper than conventional wheelchairs, which reduces patients slipping forward and improves the ease of patients getting in and out of the chair.

The Staxi design also allows each chair to fit inside one another like shopping carts and lock together in an easy to find Staxi storage cage, allowing for easy storage and security.

b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.):

Staxi guarantees the frame of each chair with a limited lifetime guarantee. The expected lifetime of the frame is 10 years.

The staxi® frame is made of 14-gauge steel and it is mig welded using robot welders. The MiG welding and 14-gauge steel gives the frame superior strength. The frame is protected with baked on paint using powder paint which contains silver ions to give antimicrobial properties.

The frame is guaranteed for the lifetime of the product. The “frame” relates to the main MiG welded structure and does not include the seat frame or any components fitted to the frame – we guarantee that the frame will not bend, buckle or crack under normal customer use. If any defect in the structure of the frame is detected, Staxi will replace the frame utilizing any current color option available.

c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): N/A

d. Dimensions, size, capacity:

Overall Dimensions

• Overall Chair Width: 27” (686mm)

• Overall Chair Width Including O2 Holder: 30″ (762mm)

• Length: 41” (1042mm)

• Seat to Floor: 21” (534mm)

• Back Height: 40.5” (1029mm)

• Seat Width: 20.5” (521mm)

Nesting Dimensions

• Nest: 11″ (280mm)

• Nest with Cushion: 12″ (305mm)

• First Chair: 41″ (1042mm)

Weight

• Chair weight: 57lbs

• Shipping Weight: 80lbs

• Occupancy Capacity: 600lbs

• Automotive Grade

• Specially Formulated, Anti-Microbial Paint

• Mar-resistant

• Undercoat & Overcoat

• Weather Resistant

• 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

• Lifting armrest

• Anti-microbial cushions

• Footrests

• Castors

• Anti-tip

• Courtesy rack

e. Principles of operation:

Valet currently utilizes the STAXI Chairs to transport patients to their clinical appointments.

These chairs help the medical center to provide a most valuable service to our disabled Veterans by transporting them from their vehicles to various clinical appointments. They are utilized by various services throughout the medical center.

f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A

g. Intended use:

Valet currently utilizes the STAXI Chairs to transport patients to their clinical appointments.

These chairs help the medical center to provide a most valuable service to our disabled Veterans by transporting them from their vehicles to various clinical appointments. They are utilized by various services throughout the medical center. The Staxi wheel chair possesses the necessary features to meet the needs of our Veterans while decreasing the need for repeat purchase, repair, and need for space. The Staxi also increases safety and longevity of government property. The Staxi’ s single frame construction requires less maintenance due to fewer moving parts and a heavier steel frame.

h. Equipment with which the item is used with (N/A if not applicable):

Currently have STAXI Chairs and STAXI Storage Stands at the Dallas VA Medical Center. These chairs would be utilized with the current chairs and storage stands made to enter-lock.

i. End item application: N/A

j. Original equipment manufacturer part number:

Item # Description/Part Number ST010-L Staxi Medical Chair- Blue ST059 Cushion, One Piece- Black ST095 ELR Elevating Leg Rests ST050 Custom Name Plate STEXW1 Extended Warranty-Selected Promotions Only

k. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required:

No other source offers the combination of features that the Staxi chairs do. They offer a heavier, non-collapsing single frame construction with the ability to interlock with one another allowing for reduce need for storage space, maintenance and increase security of government property. The Staxi chair also provides increase safety to both patients and staff due to a higher, deeper angled seat and arms that rise for easy patient transfers. These features along with the need for an attendant to propel the chair make the Staxi chair less conducive to home use and therefore less desirable for theft.