36C25725Q0682 STAXI WHEELCHAIRS *BRAND NAME ONLY*
ID: STAXI_WHEELCHAIRSType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dfba0c7d777a469f98a176f5344f968a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 55 Staxi Transport Wheelchairs, specifically model ST050 (Silver), for the Garland VA Medical Center. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, aimed at Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and requires the provision of wheelchairs, cushions, and custom name plates, emphasizing the unique features of Staxi products that meet critical patient safety requirements. Interested vendors must submit proposals in two volumes (technical capability and price) by November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and are encouraged to direct any technical questions to the primary contact, Ivan Torres, at ivan.torres1@va.gov, while acknowledging the amendment to the solicitation issued on October 27, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ivan Torres
    ivan.torres1@va.gov
    Donald D Smith
    donald.smith10@va.gov
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    36C25725Q0682 STAXI WHEELCHAIRS.pdf
    This government solicitation (36C25725Q0682) from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a request for quotes for "Brand Name Only" Staxi Transport Wheelchairs, cushions, and custom name plates for the Garland VA Medical Center. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, evaluated based on the lowest technically acceptable price. Offerors must be registered in SAM, submit proposals in two separate volumes (technical capability and price), and adhere to specific submission instructions, including providing a signed SF 1449. The deadline for technical questions is October 27, 2025, and offers are due by November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract requires delivery within 60 days ARO and mandates electronic invoice submission via the Tungsten Network.
    amendment 36C25725Q0682 0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C25725Q0682, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 17 North Texas Healthcare System. The amendment, effective October 27, 2025, addresses industry questions regarding the procurement of Staxi Transport Chairs. It clarifies that the total requirement is for 55 units, specifically model ST050 (Silver), and provides a requested design for name plates. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered. The amendment confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Brand Name Justification MPT to SAT - STAXI_CO signed.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is requesting 55 Staxi Transportation Chairs for the Garland VA Medical Center at an estimated cost of $80,627.25. This justification for a brand-name award under FAR 13.106-1 highlights the unique characteristics of Staxi chairs, specifically their 600-lb occupancy capacity and combination of features (e.g., nesting, fail-safe braking, anti-microbial components) that no other available transport chairs offer. Market research, including a VETBIZ search and a Sources Sought Notice, confirmed that Staxi Corporation is the sole source for products meeting these critical requirements for patient safety and support. Several Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) are listed as distributors for Staxi products.
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