Goose Hazard Management Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This amendment provides Government responses to industry questions regarding the Goose Hazard Management Services solicitation (SP4705-26-Q-0002).

• Dog Breed/Training: The PWS does not specify a required dog breed or training certification. However, contractors must have at least one (1) working dog and a fully trained handler. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing working dogs for wildlife harassment as part of their technical submission.
• Service Visit Frequency: The exact frequency is to be proposed by the vendor in their "Goose Hazard Management Plan" to meet the performance standard of three (3) or fewer geese sightings per week. The PWS requires seven (7) days per week coverage, sunrise to sunset. Historical data (2016-2020) indicates an average of 2-3 scheduled visits per day during peak months and 1-2 visits per day during off-peak months.
• Incumbent Contractor: This is a follow-on requirement for an existing service. The incumbent contractor is DOUBLE D GOOSE CONTROL LLC, under contract number SP4705-21-C-0004.

The quote submission deadline remains unchanged at 12:00pm EDT, May 13, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain in full force and effect.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-lethal goose hazard management services at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Installation Support at Fort Belvoir, Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex (HQC). The objective is to mitigate health, safety, and environmental sanitation hazards posed by geese, ensuring a safe environment for employees and visitors. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.

• On-site harassment using working dogs.

• Continuous surveillance.

• Emergency response capabilities.

• Mitigation of goose presence and associated waste.

• A comprehensive Goose Hazard Management Plan.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing working dogs for wildlife harassment.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year options, for a total potential contract life of 60 months.

• Service Contract Act Wage Determination # 2015-4281 Rev. 35 is applicable.

• Site Visit: Non-mandatory, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT. RSVP required by April 30, 2026.

• Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT via email.

• Q&A List: Posted by May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.

• Quote Submission Deadline: May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT via email.

• Evaluation: Award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Submission: 5 pages or less, detailing capabilities, approach, contractor experience, and Goose Hazard Management Plan (including surveillance, methodology, adaptive strategy, coordination, record-keeping, and emergency response).

• Responsibility Documents: Valid Business License, Certificate of Liability Insurance, dog licenses, and current vaccination/vet records for each working dog.

• Price Quote: Submitted in Excel format using the CLIN Structure spreadsheet.

• 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services.

• Small business size standard: $17.5M.

• Partial quotes will not be accepted.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Refer to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for complete details.

• Vendors must comply with all solicitation requirements to be eligible for award.

• Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, or certify that SAM.gov is current and up to date.

Wage Determination

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas.

• District of Columbia Statewide

• Maryland Counties: Charles, Prince George's

• Virginia Counties: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William, Stafford

• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure that employees performing work under the contract are paid at least these rates.

• Fringe Benefits: The "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing" note indicates that specific fringe benefits are associated with these wage rates, though the details of these benefits are not fully listed in this excerpt but are implied to be tied to the occupational listings.

• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). It outlines requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates applicable to covered contracts.

• Benefits: Specific benefits are detailed, including:

  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week).
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if a required classification is not listed in the determination. This involves contractor submission of a report to the contracting officer, followed by review and determination by the Department of Labor.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions for visitors and contractors on how to complete the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) pre-enrollment process. This is a required step for gaining access to certain facilities.

• URL for Pre-Enrollment: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil
• Consent to Monitor: Users must agree to monitoring of system usage.
• Personal Information: Requires details such as Social Security Number (SSN) or other identifiers.
• Demographic Information: Includes fields for gender, ethnicity, hair color, eye color, height, weight, and occupation (some fields are recommended but not required).
• Address/Contact Information: Requires primary address, email, and phone number. Users can add multiple addresses.
• Sponsor Information: Details about the sponsoring entity, including contact information and the specific site requiring access.
• Date of Visit: Specifies the start and end dates for the visit.
• Purpose of Visit: A field to describe the reason for the visit (e.g., "Attend PaCE Graduation Ceremony").
• Authorization: Users must authorize the collection of information from federal agencies.
• Confirmation: Upon submission, a QR code and alpha-numeric code will be generated, which must be presented to obtain a guest pass.

This document is crucial for any bidder or personnel who will need to access government facilities as part of the contract performance. It outlines the mandatory pre-enrollment steps and information required to obtain necessary access credentials. Failure to complete this process may prevent personnel from accessing the site.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide goose hazard management deterrent services at the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex (HQC) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

• Implement and execute an approved Goose Hazard Management Plan.

• Perform surveillance, harassment, coordination, and record-keeping activities.

• Utilize at least one working dog and handler to harass geese and other waterfowl from the pond and perimeter area without harm.

• Provide coverage seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset.

• Respond to unscheduled emergency calls within 1 hour of notification.

• Practice proper dog waste management.

• Perform ongoing surveillance of control actions to assess effectiveness and make recommendations.

• Record all surveillance, control, and inspection activities.

• Performance is satisfactory if there are three (3) or fewer geese sightings or evidence of geese per week.

• Contractor response time to on-call requests must be within 1 hour.

• Performance is unsatisfactory if nesting geese are found on the premises, response time exceeds 1 hour, or more than three (3) geese sightings/evidence occur per week.

• Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs) will be issued for unsatisfactory performance, requiring a written response detailing the cause, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention.

• The contract period is one base year with four (4) one-year options.

• Services are to be performed at the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, VA.

• Contractor must provide all necessary management, labor, transportation, equipment, and working dog(s).

• Contractor is responsible for ownership, use, training, and care of the working dog(s).

• Contractor must provide proof of dog licenses, vaccinations, annual veterinarian exams, and liability insurance.

• Contractor employees require HQC identification badges and/or DBIDS badges for facility access.

• Government will provide certain grounds maintenance and deterrent techniques for contractor use.

• Contractor is not responsible for destruction of eggs/nests or capture/treatment of injured geese until government permits are obtained.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet detailing the CLIN structure for Goose Harassment Services. It outlines the base year and four option years, providing quantities and units of issue.

• CLINs: 0001 (Base Year), 1001 (Option Year 1), 2001 (Option Year 2), 3001 (Option Year 3), 4001 (Option Year 4).
• Description: Goose Harassment Services for each contract period.
• Quantity: 12 Months for each CLIN.
• Unit of Issue: Months.
• Unit Price: Not specified (0.0).
• Total Price: Not specified (0.0).
• GRAND TOTAL: 0.0

This spreadsheet provides the structure for pricing the Goose Harassment Services. Bidders should use this format to input their proposed pricing for the base year and all option years. The current pricing indicates $0.0 for all line items and the grand total, suggesting that detailed pricing will be required in the response, or that this is a placeholder for a future amendment or a specific contract type where pricing is handled differently.