S207--Sources Sought - VA Sioux Falls Health Care Center Pest Control Services
Overview
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services. This market research aims to identify capable vendors for comprehensive pest control at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center and the Wagner CBOC clinic. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due by February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive IPM services, emphasizing non-chemical methods, with pesticides used as a secondary option. Key services include:
- Inspection, sanitation recommendations, and non-chemical control.
- Pesticide application when necessary, targeting insects, rodents, birds, and other vertebrates.
- Specific rodent control (trapping preferred, rodenticide with approval/safety).
- Exterior building treatment three times per year.
- Emergency pest control services within 4 hours of notification.
- Bed bug eradication capacity (same-day treatment, minimum 2,000 sq. ft. at a time).
- Provision and maintenance of insect trap lights and sticky traps.
- Treatment of drains with liquid bacteria and enzymes.
- Development and maintenance of a detailed IPM plan.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The total gross square footage to be serviced is approximately 567,942 sq. ft. All services must be performed by licensed/certified Pest Control Operators (PCOs) with healthcare setting experience, and contractor personnel must be certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (no contract award from this notice).
- Product Service Code: S207 - Insect And Rodent Control Services.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a market research notice, and no set-aside is currently designated. However, the notice indicates that if a future solicitation is set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or Small Businesses, then VAAR 852.219-75 or FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) may apply.
Submission Requirements
Vendors capable of performing the work should submit their contact and organization information, along with a descriptive proof of capability, via email to Michael.Wicht@va.gov. Responses must also include answers to the following questions:
- Identify your organization's socio-economic category.
- State whether any requested services can be ordered against an existing government contract (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- State if subcontracting is contemplated, including percentage of work and tasks. Only emailed responses will be considered. Emergency call-back requires a 1-hour response and service commencement within 2 hours, 24/7/365, at no additional charge.