CLASS JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO) - CARESTREAM

This contract involves an exception to the fair opportunity competition requirements under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(b), justified by the fact that only one awardee, Carestream Health, is capable of providing the necessary maintenance services for its Radiology and Imaging Systems. The rationale centers on the unique and highly specialized nature of Carestream Health's equipment, which requires specific expertise to maintain system performance and uphold cybersecurity accreditation. The contract pertains to solicitation number SPE2D1-17-D-0019 and falls under NAICS code 423450. Key personnel managing the contract include Contract Specialist Ryan W. Jeffries and Contracting Officer Donna J. Kennedy. The decision to waive competition ensures continuity in servicing the installed Carestream Health systems, safeguarding both operational reliability and security standards. The contract was posted on September 11, 2017, and affirms Carestream Health’s exclusive capability to meet the technical and quality requirements essential for the agency’s radiology and imaging infrastructure.