S207--Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services CIVAHCS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A0002) to solicitation 36C26326Q0563 modifies the original solicitation dated 04-21-2026.

• The primary change is the replacement of section B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE with an updated version, detailed on page 2 of this amendment.

• All other terms and conditions from the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Section B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

• The closing date and time for receipt of offers has been extended to May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the new deadline to avoid rejection of their offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services for the Central Iowa VAHCS. The contracting office is NCO 23.

• Services required: Cluster Fly Soil Treatment.

• Specific details regarding services are located in Sections B.2 & B.3.

• Not specified in this document.

• All questions must be received 72 hours before the response date.

• Email all questions and responses to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Sign and return all pages of the SF1449 form with your offer.

• All offers shall be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Refer to provision 52.212-2 for details.

• Key deadlines: Response Date/Time/Zone is 05-06-2026 10am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• This requirement is a Total SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) Set Aside.

• This is being procured using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

• Reference attached document: 36C26326Q0563 A0002.

Amendment / Modification

• Incorporates Wage Determination 2015-4979, revision 27, dated 12/03/2025, into the solicitation.

• Adds attachment D.1, DOL WD 2015-4979, to Section D.

• Section D (Attachments)

• Block 20 of SF1449

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• Proposal deadlines and submission requirements are not explicitly stated as changed by this amendment, but bidders should ensure they are referencing the most current wage determination and attachment.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides a list of occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. The determination is specific to "Iowa Counties of Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk, Warren" and has a revision number of 27, with the last revision date of 12/03/2025.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for various occupations that may be employed under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to comply with the Service Contract Act. It details specific rates for a wide range of job categories, from administrative support and clerical roles to technical, health, and maintenance occupations. Additionally, it provides information on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments for federal contractors, which directly impact labor cost calculations and compliance obligations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services for the Central Iowa VAHCS. The NCO 23 Contracting office is issuing this requirement.

• Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services.

• Specific details are available in Sections B.2 & B.3.

• Not explicitly stated in this document.

• All questions must be received 72 hours before the date stipulated in Block 8 of the SF1449 form.

• Email all questions and responses to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Sign SF1449 and return all pages with offer submission.

• All offers shall be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Refer to provision 52.212-2 for details.

• This is a Total SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) Set Aside.

• Uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

• Reference attached documents: 36C26326Q0563 A0001 and D.1 DOL WD 2015-4979.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 04-28-2026 16:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 52241.

• NAICS Code: 561710.

• Product Service Code: S207.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for one-time soil treatment services to prevent cluster flies at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. The service is part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program and is intended to address an infestation of cluster flies that occurred in FY25.

• Treatment of landscape approximately 20 feet out from structures of buildings 1, 2, 3, and 12, covering up to 100,000 square feet.

• Treatment of building exteriors along windows and doorways, up to 4 feet from ground level at buildings 1, 2, 3, and 12.

• Application of EPA-registered pesticides or other approved soil treatment agents targeting cluster fly larvae and pupae.

• Application must occur during Spring and Fall with limited rainfall.

• Achieve an 80% reduction in cluster fly presence post-treatment.

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used prior to treatment.

• Provide documentation of applied chemicals (EPA number, active ingredient, percentage, total quantity) upon completion.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through September 31, 2026.

• Place of Performance: VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines, Iowa.

• Work Hours: Between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

• Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 16:00 CDT.

• All questions must be received 72 hours before the due date and emailed to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability will be evaluated first; if technically acceptable, other quotes will not be evaluated. Past performance will be considered for responsibility determination.

• This acquisition is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services).

• Size Standard: $17.5 Million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to contract terms, security, and payment.

• Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed SF30s for amendments, SDS documentation, and a completed VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services for the Central Iowa VAHCS. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is issuing this requirement.

• Cluster Fly Soil Treatment Services.

• Specific details regarding requirements can be found in Sections B.2 & B.3 of the attached document.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be a service contract.

• Response Date/Time: April 28, 2026, 16:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation procedures will be used. Refer to provision 52.212-2 for details.

• Questions: All questions must be received 72 hours before the response date. Email questions to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Submission: Sign SF1449 and return all pages with the offer. All offers shall be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Set-Aside: Total SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) Set-Aside.

• Procedures: Small Acquisition Program (SAP) procedures will be utilized.

• Refer to the attached document: 36C26326Q0563 for complete details.

• The contracting office ZIP code is 52241.

• The place of performance address is not specified in this excerpt.