Class JEFO Pharm Automation1 Case1583 Final 03042026_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Class Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for maintenance service and support of pharmacy automation equipment under the BD Parata Systems contract SPE2D1-22-D-0009.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, Capital Equipment Division is awarding annual maintenance orders to BD Parata Systems for full service of BD Parata Pharmacy Workflow Automation (Mini and Max), Will Call (IntelliCab), and Unit-Dose (ATP2) Systems deployed across 99 Defense Health Agency Military Treatment Facilities supporting 183 physical pharmacies. The maintenance coverage includes equipment repair and software updates required to maintain operational capability and Risk Management Framework cybersecurity compliance. This Class JEFO applies to all Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA) orders placed under the base PMCE contract through March 31, 2032, with an estimated annual value of undisclosed amount for the remaining six years. The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) as the authority for sole-source award, establishing that BD Parata is the only source capable of providing the required services due to the proprietary and highly specialized nature of the BD Parata Pharmacy Automation Systems. Only BD Parata manufactures these systems and possesses the technical capability to maintain system security certifications, conduct Information Assurance testing, and provide compatible software updates. The pricing is fixed and was determined fair and reasonable based on comparison to commercial pricing and practices at the time of original contract award, representing the lowest overall cost alternative to the government.