US Forest Service Gila National Forest Rodent Decontamination

The U.S. Forest Service Gila National Forest is awarding a firm fixed-price contract for the remediation of a rodent infestation at the Me-Own Work Center, a 3,000-square-foot, two-story steel structure built in 1966 located in Silver City, New Mexico. The scope of work requires the complete removal and disposal of rodent droppings and all contaminated materials in accordance with CDC guidelines, disinfection of all accessible surfaces including cabinets, and the proper disposal of both hazardous and nonhazardous waste in compliance with federal, New Mexico state, and New Mexico Environment Department regulations. The contractor must provide all waste manifest forms to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and deliver a technical report, including procedures, findings, and recommendations, electronically within one month of project completion. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710 and is subject to strict anti-discrimination and DEI compliance requirements, prohibiting any program or initiative that violates federal civil rights laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and mandating adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173. Compliance with these requirements is a material term of the contract and a condition of payment, with violations potentially triggering liability under the False Claims Act. The work must be completed by May 8, 2026, with FOB destination terms, and the contract is administered by USDA-FS CSA Southwest 4 in Albuquerque. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, provide pricing for all items to be considered responsive, and certify compliance with FAR and agency-specific representations, including prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, delinquent tax liabilities, and security exclusions. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability evaluated based on sound methodology, understanding of requirements, and past performance ratings of Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. The solicitation closed on July 13, 2026, and the point of contact for the project is Christopher Wissen at the Gila National Forest.