S207--FY26 SERVICES (BASE+4) Integrated Pest Management Service

The contract award is for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, encompassing the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and St. Albans Community Living Center campuses, under NAICS code 561710 and a full Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The base period runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extendable through 2031, totaling up to five and a half years. The scope requires scheduled and emergency pest treatments adhering to strict NYS DEC licensing standards, use of only government-approved pesticides, and compliance with federal and state regulations including CFR 40 Subchapter E. All work must follow Attachment Four’s task and frequency charts and Attachment Five’s operations report standards, with services documented through daily electronic reports and archived in a chronological file delivered at contract closeout. Contracting Officer Natalie Acevedo and Contract Specialist Tiffany Vazquez-Simon oversee administration, with no designated COR named, though technical oversight responsibilities are assigned to the Manager, Environmental Management Service. Proposals must be submitted via email in three volumes: Technical Capability capped at ten pages, Past Performance with two verified references, and complete pricing for all CLINs and options, with incomplete submissions rejected. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs in SAM.gov and VA’s VOSB program, certify self-performance of at least 50% of the work, and comply with subcontracting limitations. Key personnel require full NYS pesticide licenses and certifications, with non-certified staff under direct supervision. All employees must complete annual VA privacy and records management training. The contract mandates on-site chemical storage in labeled, closed containers, MSDS availability, and prohibits on-site pesticide storage. Inspection and acceptance occur at the performance locations governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring 95% satisfaction rates, emergency responses within four hours, and routine callbacks within twelve hours; three consecutive months of non-compliance may trigger default. Pricing information is not provided in the award notice, and the Government will award using a trade-off process considering technical capability, past performance, and price equally. Electronic invoicing is required via clause 852.232-72, though the specific system (e.g., WAWF) is unspecified. Contractor data and deliverables are government-owned with unlimited rights, and subcontractors must flow down all terms, with audits