Watervliet Arsenal Pest & Vegetation Control Services

Watervliet Arsenal is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive pest and vegetation control services under a full small business set-aside, with the solicitation number W911PT26QA063 and NAICS code 561710 for Facilities Support Services. The contract will deliver integrated pest management and turf vegetation control across the installation, including pigeon eradication, weed suppression, and the application of EPA-registered and FPMB-approved pesticides by certified applicators. Performance is required to begin June 1, 2026, with potential option years extending through May 31, 2029, and all work must occur on-site at Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price and includes standard clauses for contract extensions, payment via WAWF, subcontracting protections, and compliance with labor standards. All personnel must obtain official access to the installation, requiring a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or other federally recognized identification, and must undergo background screening consistent with FAR 52.204-9 and Army Directive 2014-05. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at the front gate, and all visitors must register with Marc Kouffman at least 24 hours in advance. PPE is required on-site, including safety glasses, and recommended items such as safety shoes. Contractors must maintain SDS binders, comply with EPA, RCRA, and OSHA regulations, triple-rinse pesticide containers, dispose of waste off-site, and submit a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award. The government will conduct all inspections and accept services at the installation’s destination, with performance evaluated against strict criteria: no more than two monthly complaints or callbacks, emergency responses within two hours, and corrections completed within 48 hours. Contractors must also submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan and comply with additional requirements such as vehicle identification, no washing of vehicles on post, and secure pesticide transport with emergency kits. Pricing is unlisted in the solicitation, and award will be determined based on price alone or best value depending on evaluation factors not fully disclosed. All offerors must be SAM-registered, possess a UEI and CAGE code, and reaffirm their small business size status. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov or email to Michael Gross by 10:00 AM EST on May 13, 20