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Federal · SD
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Plain-English summaryThe Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is seeking information regarding the procurement of AI-enabled vending machines for the Veteran Readiness and Employment Division.
Federal · SD
13 days left
Department of Health and Human Services · Due Tue, Oct 13 at 11:00 AM (in 13 days)
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Federal · SD
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Department of Health and Human Services · Due Mon, Oct 26 at 5:00 PM
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How to register to bid in South Dakota
- Where to register
- SD Office of Procurement Management registered bidder list (ESM Solutions / Mercury Commerce electronic sourcing system)
- Cost to register
- Free
- Where South Dakota posts bids
- postingboard.esmsolutions.com
- Open the state's vendor registration information page (portal_url above). If it doesn't load properly, the Office of Procurement Management's page on sd.gov/bhra has the current link.
- Create a bidder account in the ESM Solutions / Mercury Commerce system and enter your company and contact information.
- Choose every commodity category that matches what you sell. The state sends notices based on these picks.
- Submit your registration.
- Check the public posting board (bids_url) for open solicitations, and respond in the way each solicitation says.
- If you are a corporation or LLC, confirm your Secretary of State registration is active before you might win an award.
The state's vendor manual only describes these steps in general terms. It does not list exact screens or fields.
What to have ready
- Legal business name, address, and a main contact email and phone
- Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN/EIN) or SSN for sole proprietors, plus a W-9 (the state's vendor manual includes a W-9 in its appendix)
- Registration with the South Dakota Secretary of State. The state says you must be registered there "before any contract can be awarded."
- A list of the products and services you sell, so you can pick the right commodity categories
Read the full South Dakota registration guide →
Federal bids in South Dakota also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov
Common questions
How many government bids are open in South Dakota?
Right now there are 3 open bids in South Dakota: 3 federal, 0 state and 0 local. FindMyBids refreshes this list every morning.
Where do I register to bid on South Dakota state contracts?
South Dakota uses SD Office of Procurement Management registered bidder list (ESM Solutions / Mercury Commerce electronic sourcing system) (https://b2b.sd.gov/b2b?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0042882). Cost: Free
Where does South Dakota post its bids?
South Dakota posts state solicitations at https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/events. FindMyBids also collects them here with plain-English summaries.
Do I need SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts in South Dakota?
Yes. To be awarded a federal contract you need an active SAM.gov registration. It's free and usually takes up to 10 business days to become active.
