Bid guide

How to bid on medical supplies for Virginia DGS

DGS Division of Purchases and Supply VACloses November 8, 2026

What Virginia is buying

The DGS Division of Purchases and Supply is seeking qualified bidders to establish master agreements for medical supplies through a Request for Proposals. The agreements are intended to help state and local government entities access pricing based on the potential volume of their combined purchases.

The work location is statewide. A cooperative agreement may suit vendors interested in serving purchases by multiple government entities.

Deadline and submission timing

Proposals are due November 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The posting identifies this as solicitation 129383 on eVA.

Sign in to eVA with a free vendor account and submit your response before the deadline. Allow time to review the posting and complete the portal steps; do not wait until the final minutes.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFP may fit firms that supply medical supplies and can serve state and local government purchasers across Virginia. The stated category is healthcare.

Review the solicitation documents to determine whether your products and business capabilities match the requested work and the terms for establishing a master agreement.

How to access and respond

Use the “View original source” option to open the solicitation on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal. Give the page time to load, then read the public posting; an account is not needed just to view it.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. The full documents and response instructions are on the solicitation posting.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full RFP carefully and organize your response around its stated requirements. Check that your proposed products, pricing, and supporting information are consistent throughout the submission.

Because the objective is best value and, in some cases, more favorable pricing through collective purchasing volume, explain your offer clearly and make pricing easy to evaluate. Follow the solicitation’s instructions, confirm that required materials are included, and leave time to check your submission in eVA.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DGS Division of Purchases and Supply; the original posting controls.