JEFO - VSM
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 issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for the acquisition of Zoll Propaq M Vital Signs Monitors for the United States Air Force (USAF). This JEFO indicates a sole-source acquisition, as the Zoll Propaq M is currently identified as the only device meeting all specified minimum requirements.
Scope of Requirement
This JEFO covers the acquisition of vital signs transport monitors for the USAF. The requirement specifies devices that are FDA approved, possess a Safe to Fly (STF) Certificate and Fleet Airworthiness Release (AWR), weigh less than ten pounds, and include at least two invasive blood pressure channels. The acquisition will be placed against Zoll Medical's existing Patient Monitoring and Capital Equipment (PMCE) contract SPE2D1-19-D-0011.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO)
- Contracting Activity: DLA Troop Support
- Product/Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Chelmsford, MA (DLA office location)
- Published: January 26, 2026
Justification Details
The sole-source acquisition is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), citing that only one awardee is capable of providing the unique or highly specialized supplies required. Market research conducted in December 2025 confirmed that the Zoll Propaq M is the only device currently meeting all USAF minimum requirements, which include:
- FDA approval
- Safe to Fly (STF) Certificate and Fleet Airworthiness Release (AWR)
- Weight limit of ten pounds
- At least two invasive blood pressure channels
Relevance to Bidders
This specific opportunity is not open for competitive bidding due to the specialized nature of the requirement and the limited availability of compliant products. However, DLA and USAF will continue to research other sources for future acquisitions.