Pest Control Services

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island Arsenal has issued a firm-fixed-price solicitation (W519TC26QA023) for comprehensive pest control services at Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), Arkansas. This contract supports scheduled pest control operations covering household nuisance pests, structural termite control, mosquito and biting fly management, turf and weed control (both selective and nonselective), and animal control. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710 and includes a base year with four one-year option periods scheduled from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to execute pest control services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Army environmental and safety regulations, and the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aimed at effective pest mitigation while ensuring environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. Performance standards are rigorously defined through a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) that outlines specific measurable criteria, such as Maximum Allowable Defect Rates for various pest control activities, and detailed quality control measures including inspections, reporting, and corrective actions. The solicitation incorporates numerous federal acquisition clauses and mandates compliance with environmental permits, including pesticide discharge permits under state and federal law, as well as Army regulations governing environmental protection, safety, and pest management operations. Detailed attachments provide implementation guidance, including integrated pest management plans, inspection protocols for termite and wood decay, pesticide use and reporting forms, and installation maps for service zones across PBA. Contractor personnel must meet stringent security and site access requirements including background vetting and identification protocols. Billing is performed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system with specific invoicing templates provided. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability and past performance over price, with a best-value trade-off basis for award. This solicitation requires offers by March 16, 2026, and all services are to be performed on-site at Pine Bluff Arsenal under strict adherence to federal, state, and DoD policies to ensure operational effectiveness, public health protection, and environmental compliance.