How to bid on Pine Ridge Multiplex Construction for Indian Health Service

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to build a multi-unit housing complex at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This multiplex will provide crucial housing for hospital staff, addressing a current shortage.

This is a construction project with a value anticipated to be between $5 million and $10 million. It involves constructing a pre-designed multiplex, with comprehensive designs already completed for civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and fire protection aspects. The period of performance is 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a presolicitation notice. The actual solicitation is expected to be released in late December 2025 or early January 2026. Once released, the solicitation will remain open for approximately 30 calendar days.

The current deadline for this presolicitation notice is December 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This date is subject to change, and official dates, times, and locations for site visits and deadlines will be included in the solicitation when it is posted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The NAICS code for this procurement is 236116, New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders), with an associated size standard of $45 million.

Firms specializing in multifamily housing construction and meeting the ISBEE criteria should consider this project. The contract type will be a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, and proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for some bids this is not required.

The solicitation and all amendments will be posted on sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. It is your responsibility to check sam.gov frequently for any updates or changes. Hard copy documents will not be available. You should follow the solicitation notice on sam.gov to receive email notifications of any updates.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration is mandatory for award consideration, and the government may not delay an award to allow for additional registration time. Complete your SAM registration as soon as possible and keep it current.

Since this is an LPTA evaluation, focus on submitting a technically acceptable proposal at the lowest possible price. Carefully review the full scope of work, plans, specifications, and the Construction Wage Determination once the solicitation is released. Pay close attention to all requirements to ensure your proposal meets all technical criteria.

Details regarding a site visit will be included in the solicitation. Attending any scheduled site visit is highly recommended to gain a clear understanding of the project site and conditions, which can help in preparing a more accurate and competitive bid.