Pest Control-DeCA, Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price modification to Rentokil North America, Inc. for the continuation of integrated pest management services across all U.S. commissary facilities, effective July 1, 2026, and extending through July 31, 2026, with an option to extend through August 31, 2026. The contract value is $44,098.18 for the base 30-day period, with a potential total value of $90,000 if the optional extension is exercised. This non-competitive action was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) and FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, as a delay in awarding the competitive follow-on contract created an imminent risk of service lapse. Rentokil, the incumbent provider, is the only entity capable of ensuring uninterrupted service due to its existing security clearances, established access across all DoD locations, and in-depth knowledge of each commissary’s pest history and operational environment. New vendors could not meet the stringent background check, badge issuance, and facility access requirements within the narrow 31-day window without jeopardizing food safety and public health standards. Services include routine inspections, emergency response, preventive treatments, and compliance reporting to uphold federal food-handling regulations. All performance occurs at DeCA facilities nationwide, with acceptance conducted on-site by the government. The contracting office in Fort Lee, Virginia, oversees administration, with David Mootz as Contract Specialist and Robert French as Contracting Officer. The contract includes no line-item pricing breakdown, and no specific inspection criteria, packaging, invoicing method, or accounting codes are detailed, though funding comes from Defense Working Capital Funds. No Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is designated, and no formal representations, certifications, or clauses from Section I are included in the documentation, consistent with the nature of a sole-source extension under urgent circumstances.