S207--608-26-2-4820-0095: Pest Management Base Year (VA-26-00023590)

clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06; October 1, 2025. This solicitation is set-aside for VOSB The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561710, with a small business size standard of $17.5 Million. The FSC/PSC is S207. The Manchester VAMC, 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester NH 03104 is seeking to purchase Pest Control Management Services. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Pest Control Management Services 1 YR 1001 Pest Control Management Services 1 YR 2001 Pest Control Management Services 1 YR 3001 Pest Control Management Services 1 YR 4001 Pest Control Management Services 1 YR Performance Work Statement Integrated Pest Management Services (for Integrated Pest Management Plan) Manchester VA Medical Center Manchester, NH 1. PURPOSE 1.1 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services are needed for Manchester VA Medical Center. Integrated Pest Management Services involve the implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan which will achieve long term environmental sound pest suppression using a wide variety of technological mechanisms and management practices. The IPM shall properly mitigate and address the pest infestations that are occurring (or that are expected to occur) at the facility. 2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 The contractor shall provide all supervision, management, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for the Manchester VA Medical Center. The implementation of an IPM shall be done in a manner that ensures the health and general well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. Such a plan must also include structural and procedural variations that reduce the food, water, harborage, and access used by pests. Contractor s IPM shall also offer surveillance, trapping, pesticide application, pest removal components, and applicable reporting along with detailed, site-specific recommendations for structural and technical alterations, for pest control indoor and outdoor, within the property boundaries of the buildings. 3. GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The expected Period of Performance for this contract is a base year (of 12 months) and (4) option years (that are 12 months each). Option year renewals may or may not be exercised (based on needs of and at the discretion of) the U.S. Government. The actual performance period shall be established at the time of contract award. 3.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government contemplates the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement. 3.3 WORK HOURS (FOR EXECUTION OF SERVICES): The service schedule will be developed between the contractor and the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) (or other authorized designee/representative) at the beginning of the performance period. Normal, routine services will occur twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. It is expected that the contractor be on site and perform work on these days. While on site it is required that the contractor check in with facility representatives to discuss the status/progress of the IPM and other pest management issues if needed. Services shall be performed during the VA normal business hours, 7:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Any work that needs to take place outside of the scope of normal business hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) (or other authorized designee/representative) prior to the commencement of work. At least one (1) day advanced notice is required for work that is to be performed outside of normal business hours. 3.4 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: As stated in Section 3.3 the Federal Holidays which are observed by the federal government are annotated below. New Year s Day Martin Luther King s Birthday President s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday 3.5 INTERFERENCE TO NORMAL FUNCTION: Contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment and carts. In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the government. 3.6 SCOPE OF CONTRACT AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS The final contract will stipulate the responsibilities of the contractor and/or the government. The contractor and the government are required to adhere to the scope of the finalized contract. Any and all modifications shall be initiated and approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall not receive payment for any work/services/deliverables that are/were not specifically authorized under the contract (as written or as modified). 4. CONTRACTOR STAFF/PERSONNEL QUALFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 4.1. All personnel performing work and executing services/deliverables shall possess the necessary capabilities, qualifications, and experience necessary to execute the specific tasks in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). No unqualified individuals shall perform work which is covered under the scope of the finalized contract at any time during the performance period. The following requirements/stipulations are mandatory for contractors/contractor personnel (i.e. Inspectors, Chemical Applicators, and/or Technicians) Contractor shall be appropriately licensed and permitted in the State of New Hampshire to perform pest control services, including wood destroying insect evaluation and control. (Only EPA and State of New Hampshire Department of Agriculture approved pesticides and equipment shall be used during the performance of services). The contractor and personnel assigned to this contract shall be certified, licensed, and permitted to use pesticides for each given State (to include having current knowledge and recent experience in the commercial application of pest control treatments and execution of pest control services). Appropriate certifications and licenses to perform yearly inspection for termite infestation and treatment if required by the facility Basic proficiency in speaking and writing English. While on VA premises, all contractor personnel shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility. This includes but is not limited to wearing/displaying identification badges and identifiable uniforms which specifies the company they are working for. Contractor will ensure that employees assigned to this service contract have had a general background check. Employees that cannot meet security and clearance requirements shall not be allowed to perform work under this contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas while on site. Parking arrangements shall be coordinated between the government and contractor at the beginning of the performance period before work begins. (The medical facility/government will not/does not validate o