Angeles National Forest Pest Control
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 USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 127EAY26Q0068 for Pest Control and Disinfection Services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for firms capable of providing comprehensive pest management and cleaning for the Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s Office (ANF SO) and the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District Office (Little T District Office). Quotations are due by May 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide pest control, disposal of captures, and cleaning services. Key requirements include:
- Pest Control: Baseline assessment for the Little T District Office, identification of infestation factors, and placement/monitoring of rodent measures (e.g., Interior Tin Cats, Exterior Bait Stations, Interior Glue Boards) at both the ANF SO and Little T District Office.
- Cleaning Services: Disinfection and cleaning of the approximately 310 sq ft kitchen area at the Little T District Office, specifically targeting harmful viruses and bacteria like Hantavirus and E.coli using specified disinfectants (e.g., Nisus DSV).
- Reporting & Deliverables: A final report for the Little T baseline assessment, including marked-up floor plans, and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for disinfectants and the Initial Assessment Report.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single contract, anticipated as Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 12 months of monitoring services following initial installation, with installation to commence as soon as possible after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Pest Control Services) with a size standard of $17.5 million.
- Product Service Code: F105 (Pesticides Support Services).
- Place of Performance: Angeles National Forest, CA 91006.
- Applicable Regulations: Service Contract Act (Wage Determination 2015-5613 Rev 31 applies for Los Angeles County, CA).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT.
- Submission Email: pps.proposals@usda.gov.
- Questions Due: May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM PT, via email to Mary.Bosch@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and potentially Past Performance. Offerors must be registered in SAM and complete specific blocks on SF 1449.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact M. Kathy Bosch at Mary.Bosch@usda.gov or 802-345-9284.