Pest Control Management Services

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for market research purposes to understand industry capabilities for providing commercial Pest Control Management Services. The goal is to gather information on viable sources, industry practices, and responses to specific questions to help CBP develop its acquisition strategy and refine requirements for a potential future contract.

CBP intends to establish a 12-month base contract with up to 4 option years for environmentally sound and effective Pest Control Management services. Services include:

• Preventing and controlling common pests (e.g., scorpions, cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas, mosquitos, mice, rats, bats, bees, wasps).

• Inspecting and treating areas suspected of pest infestation and surrounding facilities up to 25 feet.

• Performing mosquito larvae control.

• Communicating planned actions and recommendations to the government Point of Contact (POC).

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to mitigate pest access and harborage.

• Utilizing non-chemical control technologies where possible.

• Judiciously using pesticides with the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals, and the environment.

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations.

• Providing unscheduled services within 24 hours for urgent pest issues.

• Providing two (one back-up) phone numbers for after-hours urgent requirements.

• Adhering to best management practices and industry standards.

• This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Invitation for Bid, or Request for Proposal (RFP).

• No funds have been authorized or appropriated for this effort, and the government will not pay for submitted information.

• Responses should be the minimum length necessary to accommodate requested information.

• Responses are to be submitted via email only.

• Not applicable for this RFI.

• Questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Specialist, Jesus Solis (jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov).

• RFI Responses must be submitted electronically via email to jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. MST, May 12, 2026.

• All RFI submissions become Government property.

• Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.

• If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.

• Potential quoters are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for additional information.

• All information contained in this RFI is preliminary, subject to modification, and not binding on the Government.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To establish a Purchase Order for environmentally sound and effective Pest Control Management services to inspect, treat, and prevent general arthropod, vertebrate pests, and disease vectors from adversely affecting San Diego Sector installation operations.

• Prevention and control of common pests including scorpions, cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas, stored product pests, mosquitos, mice, rats, bats, bees, and wasps.

• Inspection and treatment of areas suspected of pest infestation and surrounding facilities up to 25 feet.

• Treatment of standing water for mosquito larvae control.

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce pest access.

• Utilizing non-chemical technologies where possible.

• Judicious use of pesticide products with minimal hazard to humans, non-target animals, and the environment.

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations.

• Responding to urgent pest control requests within 24 hours.

• Contractor shall develop and maintain a detailed Contractor's Work Plan (CWP) for each location, specifying schedule, technical approach, and resources.

• CWP to include labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and planned pesticide use proposal.

• Contractor shall provide proof of California business license and commercial certifications within 5 days of contract award.

• Contractor shall request approval for all pesticides prior to use.

• Contractor shall provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for pest control applicators.

• Indoor chemical applications must be odorless and compliant with regulations.

• Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly pest management records electronically.

• Base period: September 15, 2026 – September 14, 2027.

• Four option years extending through September 14, 2031.

• Services to be performed at various U.S. Border Patrol facilities across the San Diego Sector.

• Services to be performed during normal business hours (0600-1430 Monday-Friday), a minimum of once a month, and as needed.

• Contractor must comply with National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, OSHA, EPA, and all applicable state and local laws.

• Contractor must hold applicable licenses and permits.

• Contractor must have a written Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy.

• Contractor personnel will be vetted by CBP.

• Contractor must use environmentally preferable products and services.

• Contractor shall have a documented Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

• Contractor vehicles must be clearly marked and pesticides stored securely.

• Contractor shall not store pesticides on Government property.