31100PR260000037 Pest Control Sole Source Justification for Base Los Angeles Long Beach
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard has published a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition for Pest Control Services at Base Los Angeles Long Beach and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. This justification outlines the rationale for a sole source award to GC Control Services Inc. due to critical health and safety risks, time constraints, and the vendor's unique qualifications.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers comprehensive pest management across over 300,000 square feet of non-contiguous property, including living quarters, historic structures, and the main galley. The scope demands precise coordination, secure base access management, and familiarity with diverse specialized facilities.
Rationale for Sole Source
- Health & Safety Risk: A disruption in services poses an immediate health and safety risk, particularly to the galley, which requires strict regulatory hygiene compliance.
- Market Research & Past Performance: Market research and acquisition history indicate that full competition under current time constraints (due to historic shutdowns, funding delays, and fiscal year spend-down mandates) introduces severe operational risk. Previous alternative regional providers demonstrated unacceptable past performance, including billing issues, hidden fees, and unreliable communication.
- Operational Continuity: Standard solicitation periods (10-30 days) would result in service lapses and extensive onboarding requirements across over 30 buildings, extending into the mandated spend-down period.
Unique Qualifications of Selected Source
GC Control Services Inc. is identified as the only responsible source with:
- Existing, active security clearances for base access.
- Site-specific operational knowledge.
- Ability to guarantee immediate, uninterrupted continuity of critical services.
- Supports Coast Guard small business and minority-owned utilization initiatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Published: June 8, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Justification for Sole Source)
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ryan H. King at ryan.h.king2@uscg.mil or 619-943-5942.