S207--Integrated Pest Mgmt. Services VA Sioux Falls SD
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23, is soliciting proposals for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services for the VA Sioux Falls Health Care System in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive IPM program to achieve long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression. This includes inspection, recommendations for environmental sanitation, selection of non-chemical control methods, and judicious use of pesticides. Services cover general arthropod pests, flying insects, predatory pests, stored product pests, rodents, pest birds, and other vertebrate pests across approximately 567,135 gross square feet at the Sioux Falls campus and the Wagner CBOC clinic. Key deliverables include an IPM plan for COR approval within 10 days of contract award and provision of a Pest Sighting Log Book. Services must be performed by licensed/certified Pest Control Operators (PCOs) experienced in healthcare settings.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0402
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 561710 (Pest Control Services) with a $17.5 Million size standard.
- Proposals Due: March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Technical Questions Due: March 9, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a Technical Proposal, Past Performance References, and a Pricing Proposal electronically via email to Michael Wicht at michael.wicht@va.gov. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Key eligibility requirements include active registration in SAM and the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) portal, along with compliance with limitations on subcontracting. Offerors must review and follow the INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS in Clause 52.212-1 Addendum and submit the completed Certification section of VAAR Provision 852.219-75.
Additional Notes
An amendment (36C26326Q0402 0001) has provided answers to questions received, clarifying requirements related to pesticide application, insurance, emergency services, equipment quantities, and service frequencies. Bidders should review these clarifications. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5369) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in the specified South Dakota counties, which must be factored into proposals.