US Forest Service - Fort Simcoe Job Corps – Pest Control Services
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 US Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Pest Control Services at the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in White Swan, WA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Proposals are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive pest control services, including:
- Monthly services: For dining, residential, storage, health services, and administrative buildings.
- Semiannual spraying: For ants and spiders in specified buildings.
- "As needed" services: For rodents (bed bugs, mice) and wasp/bee spraying outside entrances.
- Treatment methods involve spray treatments and traps.
- Services must comply with all Federal, State, and Local standards.
- Contractor must be licensed by the State of Washington for pesticide application 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, totaling up to five years (through 04/22/2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services.
- Small Business Size Standard: $17.5 million.
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, at 10 am EST. (Updated from 04/23/2026)
- Published: April 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must include a price proposal, a technical proposal, and contractor representations and certifications. Offerors must have an active SAM registration. Quotes should be submitted via email as three separate attachments. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on technical qualifications and price. The technical proposal must detail the ability to complete tasks and include a Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan. Three letters of recommendation/references from the past three years are required.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: Scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9 am PDT. Inquiries to George.Calfrobe@usda.gov.
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, emailed to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov.
- Primary Contact: Darlene Chase (Darlene.Chase@usda.gov).
Additional Notes
A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5543, Revision No. 27) for Washington County of Yakima is applicable, detailing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. An "Existing Site Plan" for the Fort Simcoe Civilian Conservation Center is also provided to help bidders understand the facility's layout.