Fumigation Services
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking Fumigation Services for 4.5 acres in Parlier, CA. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) (Solicitation #1232SA26Q0141) aims to procure soil fumigation using Telone or an equivalent product to improve soil health and address pests for a grape breeding program. Quotations are due by February 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive soil fumigation services on two plots totaling approximately 4.5 acres. This includes supplying the Telone fumigant (or equivalent) and executing its application. The primary objective is to control nematodes, harmful insects, phylloxera, weeds, bacteria, fungi, and diseases impacting the grape breeding program. The required application method is Tarped Shank Application, involving the injection of the fumigant into the ground with narrow, knife-type shanks and tubes, followed by immediate covering of treated areas with film or plastic to trap the fumigant. The contractor must also remove and dispose of the tarp after the labeled aeration period. A site walk-through to confirm field size will be required post-award, with the Government preparing the soil as recommended by the contractor.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0141
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services)
- Product Service Code: F105 (Pesticides Support Services)
- Period of Performance: The overall contract period is February 6, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with the actual fumigation work anticipated between April 2026 and May 2026.
- Place of Performance: USDA-ARS-SJVSRC, 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93648.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: February 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
- Submission: Offers are requested in response to this RFQ; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All required documents must be submitted with the offer.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), requiring offerors to meet all technical requirements and demonstrate acceptable past performance.
- Questions: Email questions regarding the solicitation to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The full text of referenced FAR clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This solicitation is open for all business sizes.