Healthcare Government Bids & RFPs
1,244 open healthcare procurement opportunities from federal, state, and local agencies nationwide.
How many healthcare government bids are open right now? 1,244 as of October 8, 2026, with 10 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
Asbestos, Lead, & Microbial Abatement/Remediation
Agency: Nassau Health Care Corporation. Note: Please note Mandatory Bidder's Conference on 10/14/2026 at 10 AM.. Location: Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, New Yor...
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The State of NC is seeking proposals by banking/financial institutions to provide and operate an ATM at the Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro NC on behalf of NC DHHS.
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Solicitation Issued on Behalf of the Missouri Gaming Commission
FAU College of Medicine Medical Billing and Credentialing Services
The supplier shall provide comprehensive medical billing, revenue cycle management (RCM), payer enrollment, and provider credentialing services to support the efficient and compliant operation of FAU ...
State Medicaid Data Analytics Oversight Solution
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Lab Equipment For Animal Disease Testing
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COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Information for bid for all qualified, licensed personnel, accredited facilities, and certified equipment necessary to perform comprehensive medical examinations, including urine diagnostic and drug t...
Medical Incontinent Nutritional Supplies Medic
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Provision of General and Comprehensive Specialty and Health Care Services
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Upstate Medical University. Location: Syracuse, New York
SLPC Decentrilization
Agency: Mental Health, NYS Office of. Division: St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Note: No Late Bids will be accepted. Location: 1 Chimney Point Dr, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Award Notice: RFP # 20506: Medicaid Systems Quality Assurance Services
Agency: Health, NYS Dept. of. Division: Office of Health Insurance Programs. Note: N/A - Notice of Award. Location: Statewide
Clinical Surveillance Software System
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Division: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Location: SUNY DHSU 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Continuous Patient Monitoring System
Agency: Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp.. Division: Purchasing. Note: EST. Location: Buffalo, NY
Provision of a Needs Assessment Tool and Independent Assessments for Disability Support for Older Australians Program
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing requires the services of an organisation to provide a Needs Assessment Tool and to carry out Independent Assessments for clients in the Disability Suppo...
Antithrombin III Procurement
The National Blood Authority (NBA) invites Tenders for the provision of an Antithrombin III product.
Avian Flu Milk Testing Pilot Program
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Boston Scientific Transcarotid Product Portfolio
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
- 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.