Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs 665th Yellow Ribbon Event RFQ 2026 - Rapid City
- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Douglas W. Harding
- (605) 737-6260
The 30-second brief
The South Dakota Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs, Facilities Management Office is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the 665th Yellow Ribbon Event in Rapid City. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business and requires the selected offeror to secure meeting spaces, meals, and audio/visual equipment for approximately 275 adults and 65 youth. The scope includes food and beverage services with monitoring. Submissions are due by September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM and must be delivered to Building 601 at Camp Rapid. The primary contact for this solicitation is Douglas W. Harding at 605-737-6260.
Meeting Spaces, Meals, Audio/visual equipment, Food/beverage
Summary
The South Dakota Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs, Facilities Management Office is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the 665th Yellow Ribbon Event in Rapid City.
The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business and requires the selected offeror to secure meeting spaces, meals, and audio/visual equipment for approximately 275 adults and 65 youth. The scope includes food and beverage services with monitoring. Submissions are due by September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM and must be delivered to Building 601 at Camp Rapid. The primary contact for this solicitation is Douglas W. Harding at 605-737-6260.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Meeting Spaces
- Meals
- Audio/visual equipment
- Food/beverage
- Submit to
- 2823 W. Main St., Building 601 Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD, 57702-8186
- Scope location
- Pennington, SD
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 2823 W. Main St., Building 601 Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD, 57702-8186. For questions, contact Douglas W. Harding.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs in SD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Douglas W. Harding at (605) 737-6260. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Meeting Spaces, Meals, Audio/visual equipment, Food/beverage. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pennington, SD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.