Presolicitation

TC "NEW" Base Year Lumenis Platinum Service Plan (VA-27-00011306 / 36C245-27-AP-0720 / 581-27-2-087-0015 ) EDA: 12/15/2026 STATUS: Moved to Torcara Charles for action on 10/5/2026 (DGM); NEED DATE 1-1-27 MOVED TO BC FOR ASSIGNMENT 9-29-26 KL

Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36C24527Q0023

Due in 14 daysSole source

The agency plans to award to one named company. Others can only submit a capability statement to challenge it.

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The VA plans to award a sole-source contract to Lumenis, Inc. for full-service maintenance and repair of one Selecta Trio ND:YAG laser at the Huntington, WV VA Medical Center. The term is a base year plus 4 option years. This is not a solicitation, but other companies can send a capability statement to challenge the sole-source plan.

Watch out for

Sole-source intent. The VA already plans to award to Lumenis, so a new bidder has to convince the VA to change course. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a proposed award to LUMENIS, INC.
Manufacturer says only it can service the laser. Lumenis says it gives no outside technicians training, procedures, tools or fixtures, which makes independent servicing hard to prove. service may only be provided by Lumenis employees
Not a solicitation. A response only asks the VA to consider other sources; it does not by itself lead to an award. This notice is not a solicitation.

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Full brief

What they want

Preventive and corrective maintenance for one Selecta Trio ND:YAG laser (asset tag 60864, serial number 10140)
Labor and replacement parts
Software updates and upgrades
Technical support, per the statement of work

Contract type: Notice of intent to sole source (proposed award to Lumenis, Inc.)
Period of performance: Base year + 4 option years
Place of performance: Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704
Offers due: 10/23/2026 at 10:00am EST (SAM.gov field shows 2026-10-23 10:00 -04:00)
How to submit: Email to torcara.charles@va.gov, referencing 36C24527Q0023

What to include when you submit

Reference solicitation number 36C24527Q0023
Include supporting documentation explaining access to OEM-trained personnel, required service procedures, specialized tools and test fixtures, compatible replacement parts, software updates and technical support
Sources must show they can meet the complete requirement

You must have

To compete against the sole-source plan, you must show you can service this laser with OEM-trained staff, procedures, tools, parts and software Sources that believe they can meet the complete requirement should provide supporting documentation explaining their access to OEM-trained personnel

Current contractor

Lumenis, Inc. is the proposed sole-source awardee; the notice does not say whether it currently holds the service contract

Not in the notice text

Estimated value
The statement of work and the Lumenis sole source letter (dated September 18, 2026), which are attachments
NAICS code (blank in the notice)
How the Government will decide whether to proceed with the sole-source action beyond reviewing responses

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Key facts

Response due: Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Posted: Oct 7, 2026
Notice type: Presolicitation
Solicitation: 36C24527Q0023
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Office: 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245)
Product/service code: J065
Business type: Equipment repair & maintenance
Contracting contact: Torcara Charlestorcara.charles@va.gov4106422411

Full notice text from SAM.gov

****NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE******* This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a proposed award to LUMENIS, INC. for full-service maintenance and repair of one Selecta Trio ND: YAG laser, asset tag 60864, serial number 10140, located at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704. The anticipated services include preventive and corrective maintenance, labor, replacement parts, software updates and upgrades, and technical support in accordance with the statement of work. The term of service shall be (Base Year + 4 Option Years). Lumenis’ September 18, 2026, letter states that it does not provide independent service technicians with training, service procedures or updates, or the specialized tools and test fixtures required for repair or refurbishment. Further, the letter states that service may only be provided by Lumenis employees. These are the manufacturer’s representations; the Government will consider information submitted by other capable sources. This notice is not a solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which the Government will consider. Sources that believe they can meet the complete requirement should provide supporting documentation explaining their access to OEM-trained personnel, required services procedures, specialized tools and test fixtures, compatible replacement parts, software updates, and technical support. Submit responses to torcara.charles@va.gov by 10/23/2026 at 10:00am EST referencing 36C24527Q0023. The Government will consider timely responses when determining whether to proceed with the contemplated sole-source action. See attached document: Lumenis Sole Source Letter, dated September 18, 2026.

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