Dräger awarded Veterans Health Administration (VHA) contract for surgical lighting and equipment booms to support acquisition efficiency

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Dräger (DGWPF) has secured a five-year, single-award Non-Expendable (NX) Equipment Program contract from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for surgical lighting systems and equipment booms (Contract # 36C10G24D0105). The agreement enables VA medical facilities to order Dräger's equipment through VHA's National Equipment Catalog (NEC).

The contract features Dräger's Polaris surgical lighting systems, designed to enhance surgical precision and workflow efficiency while managing operational costs. The NX Equipment Program aims to simplify procurement and improve purchasing efficiency for VA facilities through a pre-competed acquisition option.

Dräger, with revenues of €3.4 billion in 2024 and operations in over 190 countries, specializes in medical and safety technology with a global workforce exceeding 16,000 employees.

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• Secured five-year VHA contract for surgical equipment
• Contract provides streamlined access to VA market
• Pre-competed status reduces administrative burden
• Strong revenue of €3.4 billion in 2024

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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 

You can find more information and pictures in our press center:
https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Newsroom/Press-Center

Dräger. Technology for Life^®

Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Our products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in 1889, Dräger generated revenues of around € 3,4 billion in 2024. The Dräger Group is currently present in over 190 countries and has more than 16,000 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.

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Communications: Melanie Kamann, Tel. +49 451 882-3202, melanie.kamann@draeger.com
Press Contact North America: Laura Edwards, Tel. +1 215 565-5868, laura.edwards@draeger.com
Investor Relations: Thomas Fischler, Tel. +49 451 882-2685, thomas.fischler@draeger.com

FAQ

What is the duration and scope of Dräger's (DGWPF) new VHA contract?

Dräger secured a five-year single-award contract for surgical lighting systems and equipment booms under VHA's Non-Expendable Equipment Program.

How will VA medical facilities access Dräger's (DGWPF) equipment under the new contract?

VA medical facilities can order Dräger's equipment through the VHA's National Equipment Catalog (NEC), offering a streamlined procurement process.

What are the key features of Dräger's (DGWPF) Polaris surgical lighting systems?

The Polaris systems are designed to enhance surgical precision, improve workflow efficiency, and focus on patient safety while managing operational costs.

What was Dräger's (DGWPF) revenue in 2024?

Dräger generated revenues of approximately €3.4 billion in 2024.