Justification for FUJI ADDITIONAL STORAGE

This contract action pertains to a sole-source justification for additional storage capacity under the Fuji DIN-PACS IV indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, designated as SPE2D1-17-D-0040, to support the Defense Health Agency’s Hub and Spoke imaging infrastructure. The procurement is solely awarded to Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp due to the proprietary nature of its Synapse PACS software, which is the only system capable of maintaining interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, warranty continuity, and seamless bidirectional communication across Madigan Army Medical Center and twenty regional DHA Spoke sites. The justification relies on FAR 16.507-6(b)(2) and DOD Class Deviation 2026-O0045, as market research confirms no alternative vendor can meet the technical requirements for integration with the existing PACS environment. Performance is centered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with deliveries and system upgrades also required at the Hub and Spoke locations, while contractual administration is managed by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, PA. No competitive evaluation factors are applicable, and no formal pricing, payment terms, packaging, or inspection specifications are included in the documentation, as the action is based on technical exclusivity rather than competitive acquisition procedures. The contracting officer, Zahkiyah Taylor, and competition advocate, Macej Okulicz-Kozaryn, have certified the necessity and fairness of the sole-source award, with no socioeconomic set-asides, subcontracting requirements, or offeror certifications triggered. The underlying contract expires August 21, 2027, and this action constitutes a delivery order add-on to a prior award issued in July 2024, though specific performance timelines and financial values remain unprovided.