Questions-Answers 12639526Q0047 as of 07-09-2026.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document for solicitation 12639526Q0047 issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Field Operations for pest control services at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. The document addresses five key inquiries from prospective contractors regarding the contract's status and timeline. The previous contract, awarded to NVS Corporate Services under contract 12639523C0012, carried a three-year estimated value of $102,921.12 and expired on December 31, 2025. The government is establishing a new 5-year contract to replace the expired agreement, with funds appropriated and an estimated award date of July 28, 2026 and service start date of August 3, 2026.

The underlying solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for pest control services to mitigate rats, mice, roaches, ants, and silverfish affecting storage facilities containing products such as Maseca, sugar, wheat germ, and yeast. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition with a small business size standard of $17.5 million, prepared under FAR Part 12 commercial items procedures. The applicable NAICS code is 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services). Revision 1 of the pricing schedule, updated June 30, 2026, added a pricing line item for optional services on an as-needed basis upon request.