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RFP NY
20 days left Aug 18, 2026

Sanitary Survey Training Contract (2027-2031)

Agency: Health, NYS Dept. of. Division: Center for Environmental Health

Other NY

Specialty and 340B Pharmaceuticals

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Upstate Medical University

RFP MO
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Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program

Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Department of Health and Senior Services

RFP FL
105 days left Nov 10, 2026

Emergency Opioid Antagonist Products and Resources

In accordance with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (Department), Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) issues this Request for Propos...

Other INTL

Provision of Personal Health Assessments

APRA is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive health assessment services for our employees

Other NY
6 days left Aug 4, 2026

24202204-A: NYC H+H / North Central Bronx OTxHU Decant Ph. II

1. LOCATION NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx (NCB): 3424 Kossuth Ave, Bronx, NY 10467 2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING INFORMATION Only bidders who attended at least one of the following mandato...

RFP MO
13 days left Aug 10, 2026

Retail Pharmacy Services

Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Mental Health

ITB FL
21 days left Aug 18, 2026

Oxygen Generating System

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for the State of Florida, Department of Health (Department) to obtain competitive prices for two oxygen generating systems.

RFP NY
16 days left Aug 14, 2026

Lease of space for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Upstate Medical University. Location: Syracuse, NY

Other IA
24 days left Aug 21, 2026

Water Treatment Chemicals at Cherokee

Water Treatment Chemicals at Cherokee Mental Health Institute

IFB PA
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Nestu Outpatient Services Ifb

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IFB PA
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Dairy Oct Dec 2026 Tsh

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IFB PA
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Tea Lemonade Oct Dec 2026 Tsh

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RFP NY
14 days left Aug 12, 2026

Philips Ventilator Consumables and Related items

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital. Location: Stony Brook University Hospital Receiving, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, New York 11794

Other NY
14 days left Aug 12, 2026

Special Infant formula mixing services

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital. Note: email only. Location: Stony Brook University Hospital

Other NY

Kidney Donor Matching

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams St, Syracuse, NY

Other NC

SPO-23-503-Final

Final Request for Proposals for approximately 10,403 net square feet of office space in Shelby, NC on behalf of NC Department of Health and Human Services, Child Developmental Services Agency.

RFP NY
21 days left Aug 19, 2026

IFB 1255 Psychiatric Services for Various Facilities

Agency: Children & Family Services, NYS Office of. Division: Bureau of Contract Management. Location: See IFB Section 1.1 Overview for the addresses of the specific facilities being served by this IFB...

RFP NY
13 days left Aug 11, 2026

Abbott Laboratories DIC Balloon Catheters

Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Upstate Medical University

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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 .