Crow Service Unit Pest Control Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC office, is soliciting proposals for Pest Control Services for the Crow Service Unit and its satellite clinics in Crow Agency, Pryor, and Lodge Grass, Montana. This requirement ensures the prevention and treatment of rodents, insects, and other vermin at a 24-bed health facility and two clinics. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The vendor will manage the total work effort for comprehensive pest control, including treatment and prevention, utilizing targeted methods such as habitat modification, biological, mechanical, and judicious use of least hazardous pesticides. Services include spraying along building perimeters, servicing specific departments (Crow Hospital Kitchen, Entrance Areas, Maintenance), and providing insect lights with regular maintenance. The 2nd-floor perimeter requires spraying a minimum of two times per year for specific pests (Ants, Cockroaches, etc.). Services are required once a month at each location.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ # 75H70926BAO-019-RFQ)
- Product Service Code: S207 - Insect And Rodent Control Services
- Period of Performance: Base Year from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four (4) option years, extending the potential contract duration through February 28, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Crow Agency, Pryor, and Lodge Grass, Montana.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Quote Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
- Technical Questions Deadline: February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
- Quotes Validity: 90 days from submission deadline.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a technical proposal (not exceeding 5 pages), a price proposal using the provided Price Schedule, and demonstrate past performance. Quotes must be emailed to Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov with the subject line 75H70926BAO-019-RFQ [Company Name]. Technical questions should use the subject line 75H70926BAO-019-RFQ -Questions. The government intends to award without discussions, based on "Best Value," with Technical and Past Performance factors combined being significantly more important than Price. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.
Special Requirements & Notes
The vendor is responsible for obtaining necessary access, licenses, and permits. Compliance with Federal Pesticide Regulations, Privacy Act, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 is mandatory. A Service Report must be provided to the COR within one week of services, and the vendor must check in with the facilities manager monthly. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including those related to Service Contract Labor Standards, Buy American, and Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5397, Rev. 27) is applicable, outlining minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for employees in specified Montana counties.