JEFO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) to procure one (1) bk3000 ultra-high-resolution ultrasound system for the United States Air Force (USAF) Medical Center Keesler. This action justifies a sole-source award to BK Medical Holding Company, Inc. under their existing Long-Term Contract (LTC) SPE2D1-19-D-0023, as market research indicated they are the only known vendor capable of meeting all unique requirements.
Scope of Requirement
The required ultrasound system must provide ultra-high-resolution capabilities for Urological, OB/GYN, and cancer detection diagnosis. Key technical requirements include:
- Clinical Capabilities: Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI), Real Time Tissue Elastography (RTE), and Strain Histogram Measurement.
- Transducers: Tri-plane transducers for 3D visualization without changing transducers during intra-cavity examinations/treatments.
- Ports: At least three (3) active transducer ports.
- Biopsy Guides: Dual biopsy guides for biplane and endfire biopsies without transducer changes.
- Software: Capable of intra-cavity scanning, general ultrasonic examinations, intra-operative procedures with advanced MRI/CT image fusion, and enhancing biopsy precision.
Contract Details
- Contracting Activity: DLA Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, Capital Equipment Division.
- Vehicle: Existing Long-Term Contract (LTC) SPE2D1-19-D-0023 with BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
- LTC Expiration: June 12, 2029.
- Authority: FAR 16.507-6(b)(2) and DOD Class Deviation 2026-00045 (MAR 2026) for waiving competition.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an exception to fair opportunity, not a competitive solicitation. Market research conducted in March 2026 determined that BK Medical Holding Company, Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the unique or highly specialized supplies required, specifically citing the tri-plane transducer and dual biopsy guide capabilities.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity and is not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, there are no submission instructions or evaluation criteria for potential bidders. DLA will continue to perform market research for future procurements of similar systems to identify other sources and enhance competition.
Contact Information
- Primary: Thomas Hinchliffe (thomas.hinchliffe@dla.mil, 4457378004)
- Secondary: Shawn Carney (shawn.carney@dla.mil, 4457375366)