PEST CONTROL TREATMENT AT PARK HOUSING UNITS LOCAT

The contract solicitation 140P4226Q0025, issued by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior, seeks a small business contractor to provide environmentally friendly pest control treatment services at park housing units within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The work, scheduled for performance from August 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, encompasses managing a broad range of pests including squirrels, mice, rats, raccoons, skunks, possums, birds, bats, and winged stinging insects, with a strict requirement for sealing entry points and adhering to industry standards for residential facilities housing minors and pets. All pest control chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, and rodenticides must be provided by the contractor, stored and transported in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and federal, state, and local regulations, and removed entirely from government property when not in use. The contractor must submit a detailed treatment plan within five business days of the initial visit, provide pest sighting logs after each visit, and obtain prior approval through the NPS Integrated Pest Management program for all proposed chemicals, along with current Safety Data Sheets per 29 CFR 1910.1200. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710, evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process where technical compliance is a non-negotiable pass/fail gate. To be considered, offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with a valid UEI, demonstrate at least three relevant projects within the last five years, and certify their use of Biobased products as outlined in Attachment 1. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17, 2026, formatted as two separate files—one in Adobe Acrobat and one in MS Excel—containing technical documentation and pricing, respectively. Failure to comply with any required representations, certifications, or documentation will result in immediate disqualification regardless of price. All work must occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with weekend or holiday work requiring 72-hour advance written authorization. The contractor is required to be fully compliant with OSHA regulations, NPS Reference Manual 50B, and the Superintendent’s Compendium for Independence NHP,