Pest Control Services
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command- Rock Island Arsenal (ACC-RI) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Pest Control Services at Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The services are crucial for maintaining the installation and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. Proposals are due by March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for routine and emergency pest control services across various locations at PBA, including Child, Youth and School Services (CYS) areas. Services encompass:
- Household Nuisance Pest Control (e.g., cockroaches, ants, rodents)
- Structural Pest Control (e.g., termites, carpenter ants)
- Mosquito and Biting Fly Control
- Turf Pest Control (e.g., fire ants)
- Selective and Nonselective Weed Control
- Animal Control Installation maps (Attachment 0008) provide geographical scope.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, totaling five years (up to February 28, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Pest Control Services)
- Product Service Code: S207 (Insect And Rodent Control Services)
Key Requirements & Performance
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 0001) and Annex M (Attachment 0022) detail comprehensive requirements. Bidders must adhere to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan (Attachment 0019, 0004 outline) and comply with all Federal, State (Arkansas Pesticide Use and Application Act, Attachment 0016), and local laws, including DoD Instruction 4150.07 (Attachment 0024) and Army Regulation 200-1 (Attachment 0015) for environmental protection. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table (Attachment 0003) outlines critical contract requirements, performance standards, and maximum allowable defect rates (MADRs) for each service area. Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) (e.g., A004, A006, A008, A010, A015, A016, A017, A018, A020, A023, A024) specify data reporting and documentation obligations, including pesticide recordkeeping (Attachment 0018) and pest management reports (Attachment 0023).
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible contractor with the lowest price. This is an "all or none" requirement; partial quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must complete the Price Matrix (Attachment 0002) by filling in highlighted yellow areas with unit prices for all quantity ranges and years. Site inspections are encouraged and can be arranged through Mr. Richard Colburn.
Important Dates
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST (extended by Amendment 0002)
Contacts
- Primary: Ashley Kulla (Ashley.e.testrake.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Michelle Pleasant (michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil)