S207 Boise VAMC, ID Pest Control Services

S207 Boise VAMC, ID Pest Control Services THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services:

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Pest Control Services Tasks: Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, travel, equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to perform rodent and pest control services at the VA Medical Center, 500 West Fort St., Boise, Idaho, and 911 N Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, Idaho. Pest controls services include:

Inspection to determine which pest management measure is appropriate. Recommending environmental sanitation practices that restrict or eliminate food, water or harborage for pests. Recommendations are submitted to the COR after pest management visit(s), as applicable.

Selection and utilization of non-chemical control methods which eliminate exclude or repel pests (i.e., inset electrocution devices, air screens, caulking, traps, etc.) Selection and use of the most environmentally sound pesticide(s) to effect control when chemical methods are necessary. Control of general structural arthropod pests, (i.e., cockroaches, ants, carpet beetles, spiders, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, etc.). Control of flying insect pests, (i.e., house fly, stable fly, blowflies, and bees , etc.).

Control of predatory pests, (i.e., lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, ticks, wasps, mosquitoes, scorpions, bat bugs and bird bugs, etc.). Contractor shall respond to all requests for predatory pest inspections and services in a timely manner due to the nature of the VA’s care facility.

Wildlife: Control of large vertebrate animals (Raccoons, Foxes, Feral cats, skunks, etc.) Contractor shall assess wildlife issues when reports of multiple visual sightings or harborage has been discovered. Contractor shall take steps to make sure all Federal and state laws pertaining to wildlife are adhered to. Evaluation effectiveness of control measures through follow-up inspections. Includes schedules visits as well as emergent conditions (four hour response time).

NAICS Anticipated: 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services Type of Contract Anticipated:

TBD Period of Performance Anticipated: 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2030 (Base + 4 Option Years); additionally, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for an additional six (6) months is anticipated.

Notes: Depending on the results of market research and socioeconomic set-aside decision, the appropriate limitation to subcontracting may be incorporated into resulting solicitation/contract. Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Danielle Carrico at danielle.carrico@va.gov no later than Friday, 3 January 2025 at 5PM MT. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name SAM UEID # Address Business size Point of contact name, phone number and e-mail address Capability statement If applicable, current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response.

The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.