Pest Control Services

The contract for Pest Control Services under solicitation number 36C26226Q0595 is awarded to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) and fall under NAICS code 561710. It encompasses comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services across three VA medical facilities in Los Angeles: West Los Angeles Medical Center, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center. The scope requires daily on-site presence for emergency response and routine inspections, including the replacement and installation of 245 Garner WS-95 fly lights, maintenance of 190 exterior rodent bait stations, annual termite inspections with chemical treatment only, netting replacement on Building 500 floors 3–6, wildlife removal and cleanup, bed bug extermination, and weed control upon request. All chemical applications must be approved via submitted Safety Data Sheets, with no pre-approved list provided, and the contractor must carry pesticide liability insurance alongside general liability and workers’ compensation. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base year and four option years, requiring all costs—including equipment replacement, netting, labor, and materials—to be fully incorporated into the annual pricing without additional charges. Performance is strictly location-bound to the three campus sites, with all inspections and acceptance occurring on-site under the oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The prime contractor must possess direct pest industry experience and cannot rely on subcontractors to qualify for these requirements; no subcontractor may substitute for the prime’s core obligations. Compliance with VHA Directive 1850.02 and NPMA Standards of Care is mandatory, and the government retains authority to approve or reject all chemicals, equipment, and service methodologies. The award is likely based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, given the emphasis on mandatory compliance and absence of scoring weights. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, CA, and the period of performance begins after award, though exact dates are not specified. No payment office, invoicing method, or specific contracting officer details are provided, and no packaging, marking, or bar-coding requirements apply due to the service nature of the contract. The solicitation excludes any modifications to the prior Statement of Work and explicitly prohibits structural repairs beyond pest treatment.