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Federal Contracting by State · Midwest

Federal Contracting in South Dakota

South Dakota is The future of the bomber force — Ellsworth AFB, first home of the B-21 Raider. South Dakota’s Ellsworth AFB will be the first operating base for the B-21 Raider, triggering a wave of military construction and base-support demand on top of its current B-1 mission. Construction, facilities, and aircraft-support services are the headline opportunities.

📊 Based on 95 real federal opportunities with a place of performance in South Dakota

Region

Midwest

Tracked opportunities

95

Typical award value

$198K to $25M

Top federal buyer

Department of Health and Human Services

Major military installations & federal facilities in South Dakota

Ellsworth AFB (B-1 bombers; first B-21 Raider main operating base)

These installations and facilities anchor federal demand in South Dakota — they generate base-operations, services, construction, and product requirements that flow to local and national contractors alike.

Federal agencies & HQs with a major presence

  • Ellsworth Air Force Base

What the federal government buys in South Dakota

Dominant buying sectors

Strategic bomber operationsMajor military construction (B-21 bed-down)Base operations & facilitiesAircraft support services

Most-bought NAICS codes on recent SD solicitations

Most active federal buyers in South Dakota

Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Transportation

These are the agencies posting the most solicitations performed in South Dakota. Set up alerts on WinAContract for their opportunities, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used in SD

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)No Set aside usedService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideIndian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

See the set-aside program guides for eligibility.

Where the work is performed

Sioux FallsRosebudPine RidgeHot SpringsFort MeadeKeystone

Top performance locations on recent SD solicitations.

How to win federal contracts in South Dakota

  1. Register in SAM.gov. It's free and mandatory to receive federal awards. Get your UEI and complete the registration before you bid.
  2. Pin down your NAICS codes. Register under every code that fits what you sell — in South Dakota the active codes include 236220, 561320, 237310.
  3. Claim your set-aside certifications. 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB/VOSB, and HUBZone open contracts that exclude large primes. See which you qualify for →
  4. Use your APEX Accelerator. Every state has one (formerly PTACs) offering free counseling on registration, bid-matching and proposals — find South Dakota's at apexaccelerators.us.
  5. Track the right opportunities. Monitor solicitations performed in SD on SAM.gov and WinAContract, focused on the agencies and installations above.
  6. Write compliant, winning proposals. Import the solicitation into GovCon, draft Sections L & M, and run a compliance check before you submit.

Federal contracting in South Dakota — common questions

How do I start winning federal contracts in South Dakota?

Register your business in SAM.gov (free), identify the NAICS codes that match what you sell, and claim any small-business or socioeconomic set-aside certifications you qualify for. Then track solicitations with a place of performance in SD — especially from Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Veterans Affairs — and respond with compliant, well-written proposals. South Dakota's APEX Accelerator offers free counseling to local firms.

Which federal agencies buy the most in South Dakota?

Based on recent solicitations with a place of performance in South Dakota, the most active buyers include Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy. Major installations and facilities in the state include Ellsworth AFB (B-1 bombers; first B-21 Raider main operating base).

What kinds of contracts are available in South Dakota?

The dominant federal-buying sectors in South Dakota are Strategic bomber operations, Major military construction (B-21 bed-down), Base operations & facilities, Aircraft support services. The most common NAICS codes on recent SD solicitations include 236220 (236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 561320 (561320 · Temporary Help Services), 237310 (237310 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238220 (238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

Are there set-aside opportunities for small businesses in South Dakota?

Yes. Recent SD solicitations frequently use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), No Set aside used, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services). If your firm holds a matching certification, you compete in a far smaller field. See our set-aside program guides for eligibility and certification steps.

What is a typical federal contract worth in South Dakota?

Among awarded contracts on record with a place of performance in South Dakota, values typically range $198K to $25M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope and contract vehicle — from small purchases to large IDIQ task orders.

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More in the Midwest

Browse all states, explore NAICS contracting guides, or read the set-aside program guides.