S207--Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services for CIVAHCS
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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
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23, is soliciting proposals for Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by April 28, 2026, at 16:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one-time soil treatment services to prevent cluster flies, addressing an infestation that occurred in FY25. Key tasks include:
- Treatment of landscape approximately 20 feet out from structures of buildings 1, 2, 3, and 12, covering up to 100,000 square feet.
- Treatment of building exteriors along windows and doorways, up to 4 feet from ground level at buildings 1, 2, 3, and 12.
- Application of EPA-registered pesticides or other approved soil treatment agents targeting cluster fly larvae and pupae.
- Applications must occur during Spring and Fall with limited rainfall.
- Achieve an 80% reduction in cluster fly presence post-treatment.
- Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used prior to treatment and documentation of applied chemicals (EPA number, active ingredient, percentage, total quantity) upon completion.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Date of award through September 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines, Iowa.
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), with a size standard of $17.5 Million.
- Product Service Code: S207 (Insect And Rodent Control Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 28, 2026, at 16:00 CDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Joshua.Imdacha@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed SF30s for amendments, SDS documentation, and a completed VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Questions: All questions must be received 72 hours before the due date and emailed to Joshua.Imdacha@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability will be evaluated first; if technically acceptable, other quotes will not be evaluated. Past performance will be considered for responsibility determination.
Additional Notes
This solicitation utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Amendment A0001 incorporates Wage Determination 2015-4979, revision 27, dated 12/03/2025, which outlines minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for the specified geographic area (Iowa Counties of Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk, Warren). Offerors must ensure proposed labor costs comply with these rates.