Class JEFO - Suction Aspirator 6.3.25_Redacted.pdf

This is a Class Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) document for a sole source delivery order for Zoll 330M Suction Aspirators. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain is the contracting activity, seeking to place delivery orders under a five-year contract (SPE2D1-24-D-0018) with a maximum dollar value of $49.2 million for the US Air Force and US Army. The contract was awarded on September 25, 2024, and will expire on September 24, 2029.

The Zoll 330M Suction Aspirator must meet specific technical requirements, including a Joint Airworthiness Certification, FDA approval, adjustable vacuum ranges (10-200 mmHg), air flow rate of over 30 liters per minute, battery operation from 110-240 VAC, continuous battery operation for two hours, full charge capability within six hours, weight under 10 pounds, and a two-year manufacturer warranty. Market research conducted from April to March 2025 determined this device is the only one meeting all minimum requirements for medical applications across US Air Force and Army deployable medical systems, including field hospitals, patient movement, and critical care evacuation teams.