JEFO For South Korea/Japan

SOL #: SPE2D1-17-D-0017JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0da887ca67cf4f5bb0da079e448f94b2/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 16, 2026

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 issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for Pharmacy Automation Maintenance in South Korea and Japan. This JEFO justifies a sole-source procurement from Innovation Associates, Inc. (iARx) to update the existing NEXIA pharmacy automation software/system and associated peripherals for six (6) pharmacies in South Korea and fourteen (14) pharmacies in Japan. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

Scope of Work

The required services and deliverables include:

Upgrade of the NEXIA pharmacy workflow system to enable filling, verification, and dispensing.
Integration with the Master of Health Sciences (MHS) Genesis Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other pharmacy automation systems (e.g., ScriptPro, Parata, BD Intellicab).
Installation of workstation PCs and associated peripherals (barcode scanners, signature pads, label printers).
Software support and upgrades to the newest version of iARx.
Training of staff on NEXIA software and hardware.
On-site technician support during preparation, go-live, and implementation.
Virtual support and project management.
Installation of single, virtual servers for South Korea and Japan to facilitate cross-communication and telepharmacy actions.

Contract Details

Contractor: Innovation Associates, Inc. (iARx)
Existing Contract: SPE2D1-19-D-0017
Contract Validity: Through July 22, 2029
Estimated Value: Redacted
Product Service Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies

Justification & Eligibility

The justification cites FAR 16.504-3(a)(2)(i), stating that only iARx is capable of providing the unique and highly specialized supplies or services required. iARx is identified as the sole manufacturer of the proprietary NEXIA software and servers, which are essential for bi-directional communication with the MHS Genesis EHR and integration with other pharmacy systems. Market research indicated that only iARx responded with a solution meeting all DHA requirements. DLA will continue market research for future procurements to identify other sources.

Response Information

This document is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity, not a solicitation. Therefore, no proposal submission or evaluation criteria are provided.