Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has awarded Dräger a five-year, single-award Non-Expendable (NX) Equipment Program requirements contract for surgical lighting systems and equipment booms (Contract # 36C10G24D0105).
TELFORD, Pa., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dräger, an international leader in medical and safety technology, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Non-Expendable (NX) Equipment Program. This agreement covers surgical lighting and equipment boom systems to support operating room (OR) and other environments within VA medical facilities, making them available to order via VHA's National Equipment Catalog (NEC).
"...a streamlined path for VA medical centers to access our clinically proven solutions...."
The award of this NX contract reflects Dräger's commitment to delivering innovative, reliable solutions that can support clinical effectiveness and long-term value. Dräger's Polaris surgical lighting systems are designed to help enhance surgical precision, improve workflow efficiency, and focus on patient safety—all while supporting efforts to manage operational costs.
"This contract reinforces Dräger's continued collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration," said Steve Menet, senior vice president of sales, hospital solutions at Draeger, Inc. "It provides a streamlined path for VA medical centers to access our clinically proven solutions, which are backed by dedicated service and support."
The NX Equipment Program is designed to simplify procurement and improve purchasing efficiency for participating VA facilities. The contract offers a pre-competed acquisition option that can help reduce administrative burden and facilitate timely access to equipment.
For more information about Dräger surgical lighting and OR boom solutions, please visit:
https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Productfinder/Medical-Lights/Surgical-Lights
https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Productfinder/Medical-Supply-Systems
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https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Newsroom/Press-Center
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