Purchase Order 36C24826P0613

Premier Medical Distributors, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $915,329.14 by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 on March 25, 2026. The contract calls for the procurement, delivery, and installation of patient ceiling lift systems at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of July 17, 2026. The scope includes 77 standard patient ceiling lifts with 605-pound weight capacity and 6 bariatric lifts with 1,100-pound capacity, all featuring H-frame rail design, integrated weigh scales, quick-release mechanisms, and integrated process management software. The equipment will be installed across the Community Living Center, Intensive Care Unit, and Acute Care areas, with removal and reinstallation services required in 55 rooms and new installations in 28 additional rooms.

This SDVOSB set-aside procurement reflects the VA's continued commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. The solicitation, issued January 30, 2026, required offerors to meet strict technical specifications including FDA standards and UL approval, with evaluation based on technical conformance, delivery schedule realism, and price. Premier Medical Distributors' selection is consistent with its established track record as an authorized Guldmann service provider and supplier of patient handling equipment to the VA healthcare system across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks nationwide. The contract includes comprehensive warranty coverage with 100% parts and labor coverage and requires delivery and installation services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with invoicing contingent upon VA acceptance of all installed equipment.