Final Class JEFO Innovation Pharm Automation 7-21-2025_Redacted2_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Class Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for Innovation Associates, Inc. for contract SPE2D1-19-D-0017, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support. The justification covers annual maintenance and support for the Innovation Pharmacy Workflow and Automation System (iA NEXiA), an automated medication dispensing system integrated with the Composite Health Care System. The contract allows for equipment repair, software updates, and maintenance coverage through July 22, 2029, with five-year base and option periods.

The document emphasizes that Innovation Associates is the sole original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capable of maintaining their proprietary iA NEXiA system, which includes PharmAssist software and requires specialized maintenance. DLA Troop Support conducted market research confirming no alternative vendors could satisfy the maintenance requirements. The pricing was determined to be fair and reasonable based on the current PMCE contract, and the justification invokes FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) to waive competition requirements due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the services.