Attachment 1 PWS 1232SA26Q0404.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents Project Title General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

2.0 Definitions

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Government Furnished

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

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Project Title Pest and Rodent Control Contract for Monthly Services and Inspections

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) requires pest and rodent control with routine services for a monthly fee on a service contract located at the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory (CPRL), 2300 Experiment Station Road, Bushland, Texas 79012. The solicited contract will cover monthly preventive, inspection and service visits, including routine consumables, parts and labor. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) covers the contract period of performance from XX/XX/2026 through XX/XX/2031, with options for an additional 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year(s).

2.0 Definitions

USDA – United State Department of Agriculture

ARS – Agricultural Research Service

CPRL – Conservation and Production Research Laboratory

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• For a fee, payable monthly, available for service contract for pest and rodent control. The pest and rodent control services are needed for buildings: 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 and the commodity building.

• This monthly service is to provide all consumables, parts and labor required for satisfactory and normal operation of the pest and rodent control for the periods indicated above.

• Supply deliveries will not incur freight or fuel charges.

• All contract-related items are tax exempt.

• Above normal monthly pest and rodent control service, this contract includes inspection of the above buildings for potential issues concerning pests and/or rodents. Any discovered issues or concerns will be relayed to USDA- ARS, CPRL Bushland.

• This contract covers monthly service during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

• In addition, this contract covers service calls for pest and rodent control outside the “normal” monthly service for any issues or concerns that may arise in-between monthly service visits.

• The agreement is in effect for the coverage period shown and will not automatically renew unless the above options are exercised, as described above.

• This contract requires a licensed company in pest and rodent control.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Due By

1 Initial Pest and Rodent Control Service

Perform pest and rodent control inspections and services of required buildings listed

Once during first month of after contract award

Ref. PWS, Page 3, Section 3.0, Technical Requirements/Tasks

On-site at

CPRL,

Bushland, TX

The 5th day of first month after contract award

2 Subsequent Monthly Pest

Perform pest and rodent control inspections and

Once per month

Ref. PWS, Page 3, Section 3.0, On-site at

CPRL,

Within 30 days of previous Pest and and Rodent Control Inspections and Services services of required buildings listed

Technical Requirements/Tasks

Bushland, TX

Rodent Control inspection and services

3 Service Calls Perform pest and rodent control inspections and services in area(s) of concern, as needed

As needed Ref. PWS, Page 3, Section 3.0, Technical Requirements/Tasks

On-site at

CPRL,

Bushland, TX

The 5th day after being notified of need for a service call

5.0 Government Furnished

Pest and rodent control services will be conducted on-site at CPRL, Bushland. Specific buildings to be serviced are buildings: 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 and the commodity building. No services will be provided during federal holidays or when CPRL is closed.

6.0 Travel

Only local travel is anticipated. CPRL will not reimburse the contractor for local travel.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor will provide a service technician capable of performing the work described in the performance requirements.

8.0 Security Requirements

Contractor will be escorted when on-site. No security requirements are needed.

9.0 Data Rights

Not applicable.

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Not applicable.

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

Pest and Rodent Control Services accomplished at CPRL Bushland

Perform pest and rodent control inspections and services of required buildings listed

Perform on-site, pest and rodent control inspections and services of required buildings listed, within 30 days of previous Pest and Rodent Control inspection and services

The COR will ensure pest and rodent control services are completed in-person

Negative incentive of 15% reduction of annual rate for visits that occur between 31 to 45 days of past monthly visit. Negative incentive of 30% reduction of annual rate for visits that occur after 46 days of monthly visit.

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Not applicable.