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MEDICAID CLINICAL DATA EXCHANGE

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RFP NY
20 days left Oct 15, 2026

Crisis Respite Bed Services

Agency: Rockland County. Note: Pre-Proposal Meeting 10/1/26 @ 11:30am on MS Teams. Location: Various

RFP NY
21 days left Oct 16, 2026

Patient Smart Beds and Related Products

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY)

Other NY

Change Healthcare Optum Services

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: 450 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203

RFP FL
33 days left Oct 27, 2026

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.

RFP NY
33 days left Oct 28, 2026

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

RFP NY
19 days left Oct 14, 2026

Integra Neurosurgical Critical Care

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210

IFB NC

600IFB #27-15-IS ROXIE CLINIC MINI SPLIT INSTALLS

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Other IA
54 days left Nov 17, 2026

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...

IFB MO
11 days left Oct 5, 2026

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.

IFB PA
10 days left Oct 5, 2026

Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery Services For Clients ...

RFP NY
28 days left Oct 23, 2026

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

RFP NY
18 days left Oct 13, 2026

Tissue Processors and Related Products

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital

Other IA
21 days left Oct 15, 2026

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...

Other MO
Due tomorrow Sep 25, 2026

Coordination and Development of Addiction Medication Services

Issued on behalf of: Department of Mental Health

RFP NY
14 days left Oct 9, 2026

GE CARESCAPE B450

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital

Other NY

Locum Tenens - Anesthesia

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Location: SUNY-DHSU 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY

RFP MO
5 days left Sep 29, 2026

Pharmacy Services – Specialty Medications QVL

Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Missouri Veterans Commission

RFP MO
7 days left Oct 1, 2026

Community Health Worker Rural Workforce Leadership and Advancement

Solicitation Issued on Behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services

IFB MO
7 days left Oct 1, 2026

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

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.

Written by the ProcureTap procurement research team. Last reviewed .