AL-DEEP HORIZON NRDA ARO-INVASIVE SPECIE
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform invasive species treatment at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge's Pilot Town Tract in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The solicitation calls for treating approximately 12 acres across 44 infestation sites, specifically targeting cogon grass, torpedo grass, and rattlebox using hand crew application methods and state-certified pesticide applicators. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated using a best value approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. The request for quote (RFQ) requires electronic proposal submission to Contract Specialist Lamont Sawyers by February 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, with questions due by February 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement using simplified acquisition procedures.
The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and falls under the NAICS category 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. The period of performance is from March 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with specific treatment timing requirements for different invasive species. Contractors must achieve a 95% control rate of invasive species and will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, including daily treatment logs, GPS-referenced maps, and a final treatment report. Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with 25% of the contract value withheld until a spring 2026 inspection confirms the required control rate. The work will involve hand application of EPA-compliant herbicides, restoration of any damaged access roads, and submission of quality assurance and safety plans. Contractors must also comply with federal labor standards, including Service Contract Labor Standards.
140FNR25Q0010 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
2/14/25, 7:46 AM F105--Termite and Pest Control - SAVAHCS
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking offers for termite and pest control services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) facility in Tucson, Arizona. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, personnel, supplies, equipment, and supervision to perform a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program to control termites, insects, rodents, and other pests across the 116-acre medical center campus. The services include monthly termite and pest control, on-call bed bug inspection and treatment, and on-call service for bees, wasps, termites, and bats. Offers are due by August 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The incumbent contractor is not identified. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and Product Service Code F105 - Environmental Systems Protection - Pesticides Support. The contract includes a base period of 12 months from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 with four 12-month option periods.
36C26225Q0003 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
7/19/24, 10:57 AM F105--Emerald Ash Bore Treatment
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to provide trunk-injected systemic Emamectin Benzoate treatment for 122 ash trees located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The solicitation requires a contractor with certified tree experts who have a minimum of three years' experience injecting ash trees against borers, with the primary objective of providing two-year protection against Emerald Ash Borer. Contractors must be prepared to complete the work within three days when trees are fully leafed out, with an anticipated start date around April 30, 2025. Key dates include a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with vendor questions due by February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and final quotes due on March 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT. The evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's expertise, technical approach, and ability to meet the specific treatment requirements outlined in the solicitation.
This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price and will cover the treatment of 2,454.90 total inches of tree diameter, applying the systemic treatment to protect the trees. Service Contract Labor Standards will apply, with compliance required under DOL Wage Determination 2015-4899 Rev-26 for Milwaukee County. The scope of work encompasses providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, management, and equipment to successfully inject and protect the specified trees. Performance will occur entirely on the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center grounds, with the treatment aimed at preventing damage from Emerald Ash Borer and maintaining the health of the medical center's ash tree population. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the treatment suggests a moderate-value contract focused on environmental preservation and landscape maintenance.
36C25225Q0162 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
2/11/25, 4:27 PM F108--Pharmaceutical Waste Removal | MA (VA-25-00001921)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is soliciting quotes for pharmaceutical waste removal services at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, and the Evansville Health Care Center in Evansville, Indiana. The solicitation (36C25524Q0625) seeks a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and four option years. Contractors will be responsible for managing hazardous, non-hazardous, chemical, universal, and DEA drug waste disposal, including monthly/bi-monthly waste transport, weekly pharmaceutical waste transport, emergency spill response, staff training, and technical consulting. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Potential bidders must submit responses by March 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with any questions due by February 26, 2025.
The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562211, with a size standard of $47 million. The contract has a minimum guaranteed amount of $50 and a maximum ceiling of $1,000,000. The initial contract period will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. All potential bidders must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will access the solicitation exclusively through the Contract Opportunities website. The procurement will be managed by the Network 15 Contracting Office located in Leavenworth, Kansas, with service performance occurring at the specified medical facilities in Marion, Illinois, and Evansville, Indiana.
36C25524Q0625_1 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
2/19/25, 9:14 AM F103--Sources Sought | Water Sampling for VA Palo Alto Health Care System | *Total Small Business set-aside
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking small businesses to provide Legionella Disease and Scald Injury Prevention compliant water sampling and testing services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The services will encompass comprehensive water quality testing at three VA facilities in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore, including quarterly collection of 664 domestic water samples and 32 cooling tower/chiller water samples. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file. Interested parties are required to submit capability statements to Contract Specialist John Da Silva by February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, demonstrating their business size, socio-economic status, and experience with similar projects. The VA will use these submissions to determine the procurement strategy and evaluate potential contractors' capabilities.
The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services, with a size standard of $19 million. The anticipated contract period will run from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with the potential for four additional optional years. Contractors must have personnel with a minimum of two years experience in hospital Legionella sampling and testing, and must utilize a CDC Elite certified analytical laboratory for testing. The scope of work requires quarterly sampling in January, April, July, and October during business hours, with field testing for water temperature, pH, and biocide levels, and results to be provided within 5 days of testing completion. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the testing services suggests a significant contract value for the selected small business contractor.
36C26125Q0308 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
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