S207--Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services CIVAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is procuring Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services for the Central Iowa VA Health Care System under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation numbered 36C26326Q0563, issued on April 21, 2026, with responses due by May 6, 2026. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement evaluated under the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability is first determined based on compliance with Section B.2 and B.3 requirements, followed by award to the lowest-priced responsive offeror. The performance location is the Des Moines campus of the Central Iowa VAHCS, specifically Buildings 1, 2, 3, 10, and 12, with a performance period ending September 30, 2026, despite a likely typographical error in the original document referencing September 31. The scope of work involves a single line item for preventative soil treatment using registered pesticides, requiring full compliance with EPA standards including submission of Safety Data Sheets, EPA registration numbers, active ingredient details, and quantities applied prior to and after treatment. All offers must be submitted electronically to Joshua.IMDACHA@VA.GOV with a properly completed and signed SF 1449, and any questions must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the deadline. Contractors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and be certified in the SBA’s VIP database as an SDVOSB, and must submit a completed VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance certifying adherence to subcontracting limitations, with violations subject to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Strict security protocols mandated by FAR 52.240-90 and 52.240-91 prohibit the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services from entities like Kaspersky Lab, and require disclosure within 72 hours if any non-compliant items are involved. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network, and all delivered products must be merchantable, fit for purpose, and compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements for any ICT used. The contract includes no option periods, and title transfers upon Government acceptance, not delivery. Payment is