J065--Sources Sought Notice - Yag Laser Service Maintenance Agreement
ID: 36C25726Q0187Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking sources for a service maintenance agreement for the Lumenis SLT Selecta Duet Yag Laser, specifically the unit with Serial Number 10346, located at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen, Texas. The procurement aims to secure a contractor capable of providing full-service preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring optimal equipment performance in accordance with manufacturer specifications. This service is critical for maintaining the functionality of medical equipment used in ophthalmology services, thereby supporting the healthcare needs of veterans. Interested firms must contact Contract Specialist Erika N. Taylor at Erika.Taylor@va.gov by January 9, 2026, at 09:00 Central Time, and are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement along with their response, as this notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    Erika N. TaylorContract Specialist
    Erika.Taylor@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking sources for a Yag Laser Service Maintenance Agreement for a Lumenis SLT Selecta Duet Yag Laser (GAS910000LED, Serial Number 10346). This Sources Sought Notice (36C25726Q0187) is not a formal solicitation but aims to identify firms capable of providing the required services as outlined in the Statement of Work. Interested companies must contact Erika N. Taylor at Erika.Taylor@va.gov by January 9, 2026, 09:00 Central Time, providing their company name and a capabilities statement if available. The place of performance is the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen, TX. This notice is for planning purposes only, and no contract will be awarded from it.
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a firm-fixed price contract to provide full-service preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for Lumenis SLT Selecta Duet Yag Lasers used in Ophthalmology Services at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen, Texas. The contractor must provide all resources, including OEM-trained and certified technicians, parts, tools, labor, and travel, to ensure optimal equipment performance according to manufacturer specifications. The base performance period is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with up to four one-year option periods. All work will be coordinated with a designated Point of Contact (POC) and performed Monday through Friday during business hours, excluding federal holidays. The contractor is responsible for providing technical support, timely on-site response, and detailed service reports while adhering to strict privacy and records management regulations.
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