Healthcare Government Bids & RFPs
1,272 open healthcare procurement opportunities from federal, state, and local agencies nationwide.
How many healthcare government bids are open right now? 1,272 as of September 25, 2026, with 57 closing within the next 7 days. The most-active agencies are EU Tenders Electronic Daily, New York State Contract Reporter, Louisiana LaPAC, North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal, Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration. Browse the full list below.
Top agencies posting healthcare bids nationally: EU Tenders Electronic Daily,New York State Contract Reporter,Louisiana LaPAC,North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal,Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.
Latest Healthcare Opportunities
Crisis Respite Bed Services
Agency: Rockland County. Note: Pre-Proposal Meeting 10/1/26 @ 11:30am on MS Teams. Location: Various
Patient Smart Beds and Related Products
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY)
Change Healthcare Optum Services
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: 450 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203
DENTAL SUPPLIES AND RELATED SERVICES
To provide dental supplies, equipment, and related services in support of the College’s instructional, laboratory, simulation, and clinical operations.
Preventive Maintenance of HVAC, Boiler & Water Treatment Systems & Ancillary Equipment at the Peekskill Clinic
Agency: Mental Health, NYS Office of. Division: Rockland Psychiatric Center. Location: Rockland Psychiatric Center - Peekskill Clinic
Integra Neurosurgical Critical Care
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # COMPADM26007 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qu...
MEDICAL PHYSICALS, AUDIOGRAM TESTING, AND ASBESTOS PHYSICAL SERVICES
Medical physicals, audiogram testing, and asbestos physical services for specialized trade workers and fire fighters of the 139th Airlift Wing of the Missouri National Guard.
Renovation of CH for Ophthalmology and Optometry Program
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Upstate Medical University. Location: 4900 Broad RD Syracuse NY
Tissue Processors and Related Products
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital
Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Rental & Related Products and Services
The State of Iowa DAS Central Procurement on behalf of the Iowa Veterans Home(IVH) is seeking eligible Bidders to provide Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Rental & Related Products and Services. The solici...
Coordination and Development of Addiction Medication Services
Issued on behalf of: Department of Mental Health
GE CARESCAPE B450
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital
Locum Tenens - Anesthesia
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Location: SUNY-DHSU 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pharmacy Services – Specialty Medications QVL
Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Missouri Veterans Commission
Community Health Worker Rural Workforce Leadership and Advancement
Solicitation Issued on Behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services
Prescription Safety Eyewear Program
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks bids from qualified organizations to provide a Prescription Safety Eyewear Program to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and the Missouri De...
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About healthcare government procurement
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 VA alone spends over $50B annually on healthcare procurement.
RFPs and RFQs in this category are heavily regulated. Federal healthcare buyers require FAR Part 12 (commercial-item) or Part 15 (negotiated) processes plus FDA registration for regulated devices and drugs. State Medicaid agencies typically issue managed-care organization (MCO) contracts on 3-5 year cycles worth $500M–$5B each. Hospital procurement usually flows through group purchasing organizations (GPOs) like Vizient, Premier, and HealthTrust — but non-GPO solicitations are common for specialty categories.
Tenders in healthcare are increasingly bundled into value-based contracts that pay for outcomes rather than volume. Bidders need to demonstrate FDA compliance, HIPAA compliance for anything touching PHI, and past-performance data on similar populations. Rural hospitals and IHS facilities have specialized set-aside preferences for HUBZone and Native-American-owned vendors.
Small-business opportunities are strongest in medical staffing, specialty equipment, and clinical support services. Large equipment (imaging, robotic surgery) is typically dominated by GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, and Stryker — but small businesses win maintenance, calibration, and consumable-supply portions of the same solicitations.
Common NAICS codes for healthcare contracts
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Mfg
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- 423450 Medical, Dental, Hospital Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 541714 Research in Biotechnology
- 561320 Temporary Help Services (medical staffing)
- 621111 Offices of Physicians
- 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- 621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Set-asides in healthcare
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 healthcare bids are posted
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).
Healthcare Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
Who buys healthcare products and services from the government?
Primary buyers include the VA (largest healthcare buyer in the US), the Department of Defense (military health system), the Indian Health Service, HHS agencies (CDC, NIH, FDA), state Medicaid agencies, public hospitals, county correctional health, state and university medical centers, and school-district nursing/mental-health programs.
What NAICS codes are used for healthcare procurement?
Product suppliers typically use 339112 (medical instruments), 339113 (surgical appliances), 334510 (electromedical), or 325412 (pharmaceuticals). Service providers use 621xxx codes for direct clinical services, 561320 for medical staffing, and 541714 for biotech research.
How do I bid on VA contracts?
Register on SAM.gov (assigns UEI), then complete VetBiz verification through the VA (required for SDVOSB set-asides). Sign up on the VA's electronic contract system (VECTOR) and register for notifications on SAM.gov opportunities. VA also uses Federal Supply Schedule Program 65 for medical and surgical supplies.
What is a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract in healthcare?
FSS is a pre-negotiated pricing agreement with the VA (Schedule 65 for medical/surgical, 621 for professional services) or GSA. Once on schedule, agencies can order from you directly without a competitive RFP. Getting on schedule takes 6-12 months but dramatically simplifies future federal sales.
Can small businesses win healthcare contracts?
Yes, and with strong statutory preference. The VA is required by law to consider SDVOSB and VOSB firms first ("Vets First"). 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone certifications also help. Medical staffing, mobile clinics, hospice services, mental-health services, and specialty consumables are strong small-business categories.
What is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and how does it affect bidding?
GPOs like Vizient, Premier, and HealthTrust negotiate bulk pricing on behalf of their member hospitals. When a hospital is a GPO member, they typically buy from GPO-contracted vendors first. To sell to GPO members, either get on the GPO contract (long sales cycle) or compete on non-GPO categories.
How large are typical government healthcare contracts?
Consumable-supply contracts run $50K–$5M annually. Medical staffing contracts run $500K–$25M. Capital equipment (imaging, robotic surgery) runs $500K–$10M per unit. Medicaid MCO contracts run $500M–$5B over 3–5 years. VA prime contracts for regional healthcare services can exceed $1B.