Pest Control Services at US Embassy, Islamabad
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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, is soliciting proposals for Pest Control Services as part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. This unrestricted acquisition seeks a contractor to provide recurring entomological and pest control services at the Embassy. Proposals are due March 30, 2026, at 1500 Hours (Pakistan Standard Time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide personnel, supplies, and equipment for all pest control services, focusing on long-term pest suppression through habitat modification, self-help measures, and professional-use pesticides. Services include suppressing indoor populations of various pests such as rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, stinging insects, moths, and mosquitoes. Additionally, the contractor will control termites, wood-boring beetles, and fungi that can damage buildings. Structural modifications for pest control are encouraged. The contractor must develop and adhere to a Pest Control Plan (PCP) for each property, ensuring work conforms to Department of State safety, health, and environmental policies. Rodent control primarily uses mechanical or sticky traps, with rodenticides requiring COR approval.
Contract Details
This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed hourly rates. The contract period includes a base year with two option years. The minimum order amount is PKR 200,000, and the maximum order amount is PKR 10,000,000 for each contract period. Payment will be made in local currency, and Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable. This is an unrestricted acquisition.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Islamabad-GSO-Contracting@state.gov with the subject line "19PK3326R1004" by March 30, 2026, 1500 Hours (Pakistan Standard Time). Submissions must be in PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 30MB. Required documents include SF-1449, Section B (Pricing), Section K (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section L. Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. The government reserves the right to award based on initial proposals without discussions.
Eligibility & Contacts
Offerors must meet local requirements for training, registration, or certification for pest control personnel. Evidence of at least five years of experience, current professional association membership, and necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources is required. Key contractor personnel will require Risk Analysis Management (RAM) vetting. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is the Safety Inspector, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad. For questions, contact Islamabad-GSO-Contracting@state.gov or call 051-201-5752.