This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of bids. THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in one of the following databases: 1) SBA s Small Business Search tool at https://search.certifications.sba.gov (this is the preferred database if it is working during the current government shutdown); 2) SBA s legacy VetCert site at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (an acceptable back-up of #1 is not functional); or 3) System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at https://sam.gov (the site where the final process is supposed to moving to). The correct site will be further clarified before the IFB Solicitation is posted, or in an Amendment. Only bids from verified SDVOSB s at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with the applicable small business size standard of $19 million. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), all bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with VAAR 836.204 and/or FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Black Hills Health Care System - Fort Meade Campus, located at 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, South Dakota intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Solicitation in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for completion of construction project number: 568-24-106, Upgrade Fire Alarm System (FM) in Fort Meade, South Dakota. An IFB Solicitation is planned to be issued on or about November 21, 2025, with an award date within 60 calendar days from bid opening date. Further details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the IFB Solicitation. The VA Black Hills Heath Care System - Fort Meade Campus has a requirement for a comprehensive upgrade to its campus-wide Fire Alarm System. It should be noted that the existing fire alarm system is a Johnson Controls, Inc. system and all system components and devices must be 100% compatible with the most current and compatible Johnson Controls, Inc. system available. Construction includes, but is not limited to, demolition, as required; replacing/adding/installing computers, fire alarm panels, and various fire alarm devices; electrical work, as required; pulling fiber; updating graphical maps, repairing of finishes, painting, ceiling tiles, grass, etc., as required. The contractor will be required to provide all tools, materials, equipment, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the project in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and scope of work. The Period of Performance (PoP) for this project is six-hundred-seventy (670) calendar days from issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and is non-negotiable. The PoP includes an approximately three (3) month period, immediately following award, for Contactor/Subcontractor background investigations, fingerprinting, badging and required training. A Notice to Proceed date/issuance will be coordinated between VA and Contractor following award. The IFB Solicitation, consisting of various bid documents, specifications, drawings, forms, etc. will be available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. The SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain Solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the Solicitation and project requirements. Any Amendments to the Solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via SAM.gov Contract Opportunities and for monitoring the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending Solicitation. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the Solicitation via SAM.gov Contract Opportunities. A bidders list will not be maintained. Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of the SAM.gov website. All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov. All prospective bidders must complete electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM.gov. The eventual awardee will also have a current Department of Labor VETS 4212, federal contractor reporting filing at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 on file, if applicable. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist via email to
[email protected]. No telephone inquiries will be answered.