A02. Sources Sought Notice - Pest Control.docx

INTRODUCTION:

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is issuing this sources sought notice (SSN) on behalf of the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen (DCPH-A) as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Pest Control Services.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice, this requirement may be set-aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

All work contained in this requirement shall be performed at 8300 Ricketts Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010, Building E-2850.

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Request for Information (RFI), as defined in FAR 10.001, to ascertain available capabilities for planning purposes.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

As part of the DCPH-A mission, DCPH-A has a new lab facility that needs consistent pest control to have a clean healthy environment for its occupants.

Estimated Tasks:

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides a detailed description of the required tasks that are part of the requirement. Specific tasks include the following:

(a) Place non-chemical pest control traps inside of 16 perimeter doors, 5 break rooms (1014, 1709, 1902, 2011, 3011) and 36 specific rooms (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1906A, 1906B, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1962). Outside bait stations shall be provided for inside 2 dumpster bay doors (8,10) and at least 18 bait stations around the 1759ft perimeter of the 122,824sqft first floor of building E2850. Live traps are not recommended since the traps are only required to be monitored once a month. The Contractor shall provide observed rodent carcass pick-up and disposal. The contractor must utilize one or more of the 3 rodent bait stations approved by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) {Figure #1}. The contractor must use rodenticide on the active federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and must be registered for use in Maryland {Figure #2}. The contractor shall maintain stock for government use at 10% extra traps rounded up to nearest whole unit and 1 unisex box of sterile gloves per month.

(b) Check the traps once every month for the next eleven months to empty or replace traps as needed. The Contractor shall inspect stock for government use and replenish as required at monthly visit.

(c) Prepare a monthly report to show work done to maintain pest control. A list of what type of pests and quantity of pests shall be provided.

CAPABILITY:

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) a tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

ELIGIBILITY:

· The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control

· The Product Service Code is S207 - Housekeeping- Insect/Rodent Control

· Each respondent must clearly identify their business size/status in their capabilities statement.

THIS DOCUMENTATION MUST ADDRESS AT A MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

3) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before (if subcontractors would be needed)? If so, provide details.

4) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

5) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, SAM Unique Entity ID, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than three (3) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Time, 16 April 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted to the Contract Specialist at marissa.c.manaway.civ@health.mil.

1) The estimated period of performance consists of a 12-month base period. The period of performance shall tentatively commence on or around 1 June 2025.

2) The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

3) Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).

4) All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

5) All responses must be submitted to the Contract Specialist at marissa.c.manaway.civ@health.mil. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought. No phone calls will be accepted.