J065--Lumenis Selecta Duet Laser SMA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, awarded contract 36C25726P0328 to Nexus Group, LLC for a full-service maintenance agreement for a Lumenis Smart Selecta Duet Laser located at the Harlingen Health Care Center within the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System. Awarded on March 16, 2026, for $35,400.00, the contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement that includes a base period ending January 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending the potential performance through January 31, 2031. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all parts, labor, tools, and travel for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring a minimum equipment uptime of 95 percent. The contractor must employ technicians with at least two years of current OEM certification and adhere strictly to manufacturer specifications, using only new OEM replacement parts. Performance standards include a 60-minute phone response and on-site arrival within 24 hours for emergency repairs. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Tungsten Network and the submission of detailed service reports after each visit. The award was determined through a trade-off evaluation prioritizing technical capability and past performance over price.