US Forest Service - Fort Simcoe Job Corps – Pest Control Services
SOL #: 1282A726Q0021Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA FOREST SERVICE
LAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, United States
Place of Performance
White Swan, WA
NAICS
Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)
PSC
Insect And Rodent Control Services (S207)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
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 US Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Pest Control Services at the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in White Swan, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for one base year and four option years. Quotes are due April 23, 2026, at 10 am EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive pest control services, including:
- Monthly services for various buildings (dining, residential, storage, health services, administrative).
- Semiannual spraying for ants and spiders in specified buildings.
- "As needed" services for rodent/pest control, including bed bugs, mice, and wasp/bee spraying outside entrances.
- Treatment methods include spray treatments and traps.
- Services must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local standards.
- Contractor must be licensed by the State of Washington to apply pesticides in food service areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: One base year (anticipated 04/23/2026 – 04/22/2027) with four one-year option periods, potentially extending through April 22, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services (Small Business Size Standard: $17.5 million).
- Published Date: April 2, 2026.
- Response Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 10 am EST.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals must include a price proposal, technical proposal (narrative, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan), and contractor representations and certifications.
- Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Quotes should be submitted via email with three separate attachments.
- Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on technical qualifications and price.
- Offerors must provide three letters of recommendation/references from the past three years.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: Scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9 am PDT. Inquiries to George Calfrobe (George.Calfrobe@usda.gov).
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, emailed to Darlene Chase (Darlene.Chase@usda.gov).
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, at 10 am EST.
- Primary Contact: Darlene Chase (Darlene.Chase@usda.gov).
Relevant Documents
- WAGE DETERMINATION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY OF YAKIMA.pdf: Provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act, crucial for labor cost estimation.
- sight map buildings.pdf: An "Existing Site Plan" of the Fort Simcoe Civilian Conservation Center, offering a visual layout of buildings and structures to aid in understanding the work environment.
People
Points of Contact
Darlene ChasePRIMARY
Files
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 2, 2026