Healthcare procurement in Colorado

Healthcare procurement in Colorado sits at the intersection of two things: Government healthcare procurement spans medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, laboratory supplies, medical staffing, telemedicine platforms, ambulance services, mental-health services, and clinical IT. The largest buyers are the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Indian Health Service (IHS), state Medicaid agencies, public hospital systems, county correctional health services, and state and university health-system pharmacies. The largest Colorado state buyers are the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT — $1. On ProcureTap you can browse the 8 open healthcare opportunities in Colorado plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on Vendor Self Service (colorado. Federal healthcare procurement runs continuously with major spikes at fiscal year-end (Sept–Oct). Medicaid MCO recompetes typically happen on 3-5 year cycles. Hospital capital purchases cluster in Q4 (calendar-year budget flush) and Q3 (fiscal-year flush at academic medical centers). Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many healthcare solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Set-aside note: The VA has the strongest SDVOSB set-aside preference of any federal buyer (statutorily required first consideration on eligible acquisitions — "VOSB First"). IHS prioritizes Native-American-owned 8(a) firms. HUBZone certification is meaningful in rural-hospital procurement. Medical-staffing agencies frequently qualify as WOSB or EDWOSB.

Common questions — Healthcare in Colorado

How do I register to bid on Colorado healthcare contracts?

Register on Vendor Self Service (colorado.gov/vss) — the Commonwealth's procurement platform. Colorado Small Business Reserve certification is through the DPA State Purchasing Office. CDOT construction bidders need additional Contractor Prequalification. Local governments (Denver, Colorado Springs, Jefferson County, Boulder) require separate registrations on their own platforms.

What small-business or set-aside programs apply to healthcare contracts in Colorado?

The VA has the strongest SDVOSB set-aside preference of any federal buyer (statutorily required first consideration on eligible acquisitions — "VOSB First"). IHS prioritizes Native-American-owned 8(a) firms. HUBZone certification is meaningful in rural-hospital procurement. Medical-staffing agencies frequently qualify as WOSB or EDWOSB.

When are Colorado healthcare bids typically issued?

Federal healthcare procurement runs continuously with major spikes at fiscal year-end (Sept–Oct). Medicaid MCO recompetes typically happen on 3-5 year cycles. Hospital capital purchases cluster in Q4 (calendar-year budget flush) and Q3 (fiscal-year flush at academic medical centers). Volume in Colorado specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.

Open Healthcare bids in Colorado

RFI
8 days left Nov 16, 2026

Q531--Inpatient Dialysis Services at James Mountain Inhofe Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tulsa, OK

THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND/OR QUOTE. Disclaimer This Sources Sought is issued solely for the purpose identifying potent...

RFP
9 days left Nov 17, 2026

Jacobs Creek JCC Medical Services

Solicitation number 1282A727Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Medical Services at Jacobs Creek Job Corp Center which includes examinations and assessments, treatment, issuance of pr...

RFI
4 days left Nov 12, 2026

J079--36C25927Q0049| Sources Sought on Nanosonics Trophon Units Maintenance for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Rocky Mountain Regio...

RFI
12 days left Nov 20, 2026

6640--Brand Name Polymedco Laboratory Test (LT) Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT) Polymedco CPRR

Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to th...

RFI
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

6505--General Radioisotopes (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)

Sources Sought Notice - General Radioisotopes (Diagnostic & Therapeutic) Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does ...

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3 days left Nov 12, 2026

R706--FCC Medical Cache Maintenance

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to: Extend the quotation due date. Quotes are now due by 10:00 AM Mountain Time (MT) on November 12, 2026. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged...

RFP
4 days left Nov 12, 2026

Q519--554 | Short Term Psychiatric Transitional Housing Long-Term Contract | Base+4

The contractor shall provide short-term, transitional, residential care. Eligible programs may be, but are not required, to be Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) Homes (Level I or Level II).

RFP
12 days left Nov 20, 2026

Radiant Heating Panel Replacement

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25927Q0048 Radiant Heating Panel Replacement RMR VAMC This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accord

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare procurement bids are available in Colorado?

There are currently 8 open healthcare procurement opportunities in Colorado, with 4 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Colorado agencies post the most healthcare bids?

The top agencies posting healthcare bids in Colorado include Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on healthcare contracts in Colorado?

Browse the healthcare opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new healthcare bids posted?

New healthcare procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Colorado. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.