S207--IDIQ - Pest Control Service - VA FARGO
Overview
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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
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting proposals for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services for the VA Fargo Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The objective is to establish a proactive, inspection-driven IPM program to prevent and mitigate pest activity, ensuring a safe and compliant environment. Offers are due by March 20, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive pest control services, including weekly pest management, development and implementation of an IPM plan, and control of various pests such as structural anthropoids, flying insects, predatory pests, mice, rats, and potentially vertebrate pests, bats, and bedbugs. Services must comply with VA's Green Environment Management System (GEMS), FIFRA, EPA, OSHA regulations, and VHA Handbook 1850.02. Key requirements include daily removal of trapped animals, daily reporting, and emergency call-back services within 4 hours (routine within 12 hours). Contractor personnel must possess Category 7 and 3 certifications.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed-Priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The period of performance consists of five (5) one-year ordering periods, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The estimated maximum acquisition value is $17.5 Million, with a guaranteed minimum award of $2,500.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is S207 (Insect And Rodent Control Services), and the NAICS Code is 561710.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due electronically by March 20, 2026, at 17:00 MDT to Dennis.Salmonsen@va.gov. Evaluation factors include Technical capability, SDVOSB/VOSB Status, Past Performance, and Price. A site visit is scheduled for March 9, 2026, from 1300 to 1600. All questions must be submitted by March 10, 2026, at 1300. Offerors must be registered in SAM and are advised to read the entire solicitation.
Wage Determination
Bidders must review the "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" (Wage Determination No 2015-4969) for North Dakota (Cass County). This document specifies minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits (e.g., Health & Welfare rate of $5.55 per hour) for various occupations, which are crucial for accurate proposal pricing and compliance.