F--CAVE: TERMITE BAIT STATIONS

The contract involves the purchase and installation of Recruit® HD (Sentricon) termite bait stations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with the work scope requiring the deployment of approximately 170 in-ground bait and monitoring stations around the perimeters of 17 buildings in the park’s Historic District and Rattlesnake Springs area, including administrative offices, housing, and the visitor center. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to install, monitor, and maintain the system in accordance with manufacturer specifications, using only licensed pest control technicians. Key deliverables include GPS mapping of station locations, two mandatory monitoring inspections at six and twelve months after installation, targeted elimination of active termite colonies in three identified buildings, and the submission of detailed written reports—including photographs, activity logs, and bait usage—for initial installation, monitoring, and final closeout. All work must be performed outside of structures to preserve historic integrity, with stations required to be flush with the ground and secure from tampering. The period of performance runs tentatively from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027, corresponding to one year from the notice to proceed. This is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710, with a small business size standard of $18 million in annual receipts. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and demonstrate at least two recent, similar projects completed within the past five years as a mandatory pass/fail gate. The solicitation is evaluated on price, technical capability, and prior experience, with award based on best value under FAR Part 12. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses, including Buy American-Supplies, Drug-Free Workplace, Whistleblower Rights, and System for Award Management Maintenance, and requires compliance with NPS safety and environmental regulations. Payment must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must submit invoices on company letterhead with the contract number. The contracting officer’s representative will monitor performance but cannot modify the contract, authorize payments, or alter delivery schedules. All proposals must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by June 11, 2026, and include a signed SF-18, completion of required provisions, a two-page project narrative, and documentation of prior experience. Site visits are strongly encouraged, and any questions must