Pest Control Services

The FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services is seeking market information for pest control services at the Muirkirk Road Complex in Laurel, Maryland, through a sources sought notice numbered OC-2026-133017, issued on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 7, 2026. The acquisition aims to secure an Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP) for a federally regulated facility housing laboratory animals and research spaces, requiring services such as biweekly routine inspections, 24/7 emergency response within 24 hours, and strict compliance with federal standards including the Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, DHHS Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and AAALAC International guidelines. The contractor must submit a site-specific IPMP within five business days of award and provide monthly performance reports within ten working days after each month-end. All personnel must be qualified under Maryland pesticide regulations, eligible for PIV/HSPD-12 badging, trained in federal facility protocols, and capable of maintaining consistent staffing across a potential five-year performance period comprising one base year and four option years. Vendors are required to provide their business size classification and socioeconomic status, including certifications such as small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or SDB, along with their UEI and CAGE code, and must demonstrate familiarity with federal procurement systems and digital service reporting platforms. Responses must be submitted via email to Freshta.Javid@fda.hhs.gov as a capability statement not exceeding three pages, containing company details, licensure information, past performance with government entities, GSA MAS contract status if applicable, and verification of Maryland pesticide applicator credentials. The notice does not include pricing, contract clauses, evaluation factors, or award criteria, as it is solely for market research and no award will result from this solicitation. The place of performance is the Muirkirk Road Complex in Laurel, Maryland, with the contracting office located in Rockville and a designated point of contact in Silver Spring. Special requirements include strict adherence to security protocols for access to sensitive areas like the Office of Criminal Investigation, with anticipated conflict-of-interest safeguards to be formalized in a future solicitation. While no formal packaging, invoicing, payment, or accounting details are provided at this stage, the agency code 75F401 and NAICS code 561710 are specified, indicating the market