Renovation of a mixed-use development in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Working plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Key Details Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Black Hills Health Care System (Fort Meade Campus) Project: Upgrade Fire Alarm System (Project #568-24-106) Location: 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NAICS: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Size Standard: $19M Magnitude: $2,000,000 - $5,000,000 Anticipated IFB Release: On or about Nov 21, 2025 Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price Period of Performance: 670 calendar days from NTP (includes ~3 months for background checks and badging) System Requirement: Must be Johnson Controls compatible Scope Includes: Demolition as needed Install/replace fire alarm panels, devices, computers Electrical work, fiber pulling Update graphical maps Finish repairs (painting, ceiling tiles, grass, etc.) Compliance Requirements Must be verified SDVOSB at bid submission in one of these databases: SBA Small Business Search: https://search.certifications.sba.gov SBA VetCert: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov SAM.gov: https://sam.gov Must have UEI and active SAM registration Complete SAM Representations & Certifications Maintain DOL VETS-4212 filing (if applicable) Monitor SAM.gov Contract Opportunities for solicitation and amendments All questions via email to john.breyer@va.gov (no phone inquiries) Action Items Before IFB Release Confirm SDVOSB certification in SBA/SAM databases Prepare bonding capacity documentation Gather past performance on similar electrical/fire alarm upgrade projects Ensure Johnson Controls compatibility experience Prepare for site visit and bid submission timeline (details will be in IFB) The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.