Pest Control- Joint Base MDL
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 the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Pest Control Services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements contract. The services are designated as mission-essential. Proposals are due March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Opportunity Details
This solicitation (FA448426R0008) seeks comprehensive pest control services for the Dix and Lakehurst areas of JBMDL. The primary objective is to implement a government-provided Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan to effectively control pests and ensure the health and well-being of installation personnel. The scope includes general pest control, mosquito and stinging insect control, termite and wood-destroying insect treatment, animal control (including live trapping and carcass removal), weed control, emergency services, animal waste cleanup, and hanta virus services. Services must adhere to AF/DOD standards, EPA, OSHA, and New Jersey regulations. Approximately 250 facilities, including offices, warehouses, dining facilities, dormitories, shops, and command facilities, are covered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: A base period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, followed by four 12-month option years, and an optional six-month extension, potentially extending the contract until March 30, 2032.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) with a size standard of $17.5 million.
- Incumbent: KLEARJET INC. (Contract FA448422D0003, $1.16M, Oct 2021 - Sept 2026).
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission: Electronically via email to mary.saunders.3@us.af.mil and wanda.wilson.1@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a best value trade-off, with Past Performance rated significantly more important than Price. The government intends to award without discussions.
- Requirements: Proposals must be submitted in two parts: Price Proposal and Past Performance Information. Offerors must complete the provided pricing schedule (J-10) and factor in the Service Contract Act Wage Determinations for Burlington and Ocean Counties, NJ. A written plan describing how essential contractor services will be continued during crisis situations is required per DFARS 252.237-7023/7024.
Key Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0003 extended the proposal due date to March 20, 2026, and updated CLINs to reflect option years.
- Amendment 0001 added Attachments J-14 (Questions and Answers) and J-15 (Mission Essential Letter), and introduced clauses related to essential contractor services.
- Amendment 0002 updated the Past Performance Questionnaire (J-11).
- No site visits will be conducted. Funds are not currently available for this project. Offerors must also comply with detailed contractor security, antiterrorism awareness, and medical care policies for personnel operating on JBMDL.