Pest Control Combined Synopsis_Solicitation Master Final.pdf

US Forest Service - Fort Simcoe Job Corps – Pest Control Services 1282A726Q0021

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1282A726Q0021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for pest control services at the Fort Simcoe Job Corps White Swan, WA. The period of performance is one year with four option years (through 2031).

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services. The small business size standard is $17.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Schedule of Items:

Anticipated Period of Performance Base Year: 04/23/2026 – 04/22/2027

ITEM

NO.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMT.

12 month pest control 2026 001 Monthly Pest Control 12 MO

002 Semiannual spider and ant treatment

2 EA

003 Additional rodent / pest control as needed

1 EA

BASE YEAR TOTAL:

Option Year 1: 04/23/2027 – 04/22/2028

12 Month pest control option year 1 1001 Monthly Pest Control 12 MO

1002 Semi-annual spider and ant treatment

2 EA

1003 Additional rodent / pest control as needed

1 EA

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL:

Option Year 2: 04/23/2028 – 04/22/2029

12 month pest control option year 2 2001 Monthly Pest Control 12 MO

2002 Semi-annual spider and ant control

2 EA

2003 Additional rodent/ pest control as needed

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL:

Option Year 3: 04/23/2029 – 04/22/2030

12 month pest control option 3 3001 Monthly Pest Control 12 MO

3002 Semi-annual spider and ant control

2 EA

3003 Additional rodent/ pest control as needed

1 EA

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL:

Option Year 4: 04/23/2030 – 04/22/2031

12 month pest control option year 4 4001 Monthly pest Control 12 MO

4002 Semi-annual spider and ant control

2 EA

4003 Additional rodent/ pest control as needed

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL:

Cumulative Total for Base Plus All Option Years $

The contractor will be evaluated on the ability to provide services outlined in the attached performance work statement

Schedule Notes:

a) Award will be firm fixed price

b) One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items.

STATEMENT/SCOPE OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION: The USDA Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (JCCCC) provide academic, vocational, and life-learning skills to at risk youths and young adults at 28 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers across the United States (U.S). As part of this program centers are required to provide students a safe and healthy environment in which to learn and live. Each Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC) has a need for pest control in order to keep the dining, residential, and other key areas free of rodents and other pests.

2. BACKGROUND: Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) program. Job Corps is designed to assist young people who need and can benefit from the wide-range of services provided at a Job Corps center. Services include the following: basic education, High School Diploma (HSD) program; General Educational Development (GED); vocational skills training;

residential-living program; healthcare; and related support services. The comprehensive combination of training and support services is designed to help each student become a responsible and productive citizen.

Student populations range from 100 to over 300 enrollments, depending on On-Board Strength (OBS). Job Corps is a self-paced program; therefore, a student’s length of enrollment varies. Students may remain in the program for up to two years, but the average length of enrollment is approximately eight months.

3. CONTRACT EFFORT REQUIRED:

A. The services requested are for the control of pests, such as insects and rodents at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) located at 40 Abella Lane White Swan WA 98952. This contract has two continuous requirements and may need other applications as required at additional cost to Fort Simcoe Job Corps CCC. Requirements are listed below:

1. The Contractor shall treat the following areas on a monthly basis.

• Food Service Area (11,750 sq. ft.), Building 0156

• Canteen /storage area (Student Store) (250 sq. ft.) Building 0145

• Dormitories 1-4 (52920 sq. ft.) Building numbers 0001-0004

• Health Services (2,400 sq. ft.) Building 0116

• Student Services (4,860 sq. ft.) Building 0144

• Education Staff Lounge (300 sq. ft.) Building 0117

• Warehouse (10,985 sq ft) building 151 - focusing on the clothing storeroom

The treatment shall include, but is not limited to, spray treatment and traps in above listed buildings. Treatment shall include but not limited to the control of roaches, spiders, ants, and rodents. The exterior of the Dining hall/kitchen/ culinary arts building # 0156, and Canteen/ storage area (Student Store) Building 0145 shall be treated to control ants and rodents that could enter the Food Service Area. The treatment must meet all applicable Federal, State and Local standards for Food Service Areas. Proper procedures must be followed if applications take place during work hours. The AWPO will be notified ahead of time on when spraying is to be conducted in order for staff to be informed.

2. Twice a year the contractor shall be responsible for applying pesticides to keep ants and spiders out of all other identified Fort Simcoe Job Corps CCC buildings. The Pesticides must meet all applicable Federal, State and Local Standards. The Contractor shall work with the Assistant Work Programs Office to determine the areas to be sprayed prior to the application of pesticides so center personnel can be notified not to enter said work area. Application shall occur in the appropriate month for spring and fall control. The Contactor shall be responsible for re-treating if necessary. Inspection of work shall be conducted by the Assistant Work Programs Office. Successful performance shall be evaluated by receiving no notices of ant or spider problems in the buildings that are treated. The Buildings that shall be treated for ants and spiders are 0117, 0119, 0121, 0123, 0145, 0146, 0148, 0150, 0151, 0153, 0158, 0166, 0101, 0143, 0144B, 0144A, 0158A, 0161, 0169.

3. Contractor may need to provide rodent/ pest control to additional buildings or areas not listed in item 1 as needed at Fort Simcoe Job Corps CCC at an additional cost to Fort Simcoe from line 1. This services could be for the following type of rodent/pests:

a. Bed bugs

b. Mice in buildings not listed in item 1

c. Wasp/bee spraying outside of entrances of buildings

Item number 3 is an as needed line, no grantee that service will be needed, but could possibly be required.

Vendors are encouraged to provide plans that may avoid problems and reduce the cost to the government.

Contractor must be licensed by State of Washington to apply pesticides in food service areas. Pesticides must meet all applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and laws. For example (as applicable):

• Commercial Applicator: For businesses operating a pest control service.

• Commercial Operator: For individuals employed to apply pesticides.

• Structural Pest Inspector (SPI): For inspectors checking for pests like termites, requiring bonding/insurance.

• Public/Commercial Consultant: For providing technical advice on pesticide use

Attachment 1: Site and Building Maps

Attachment 2: Department of Wage Determination https://www.google.com/search?q=Commercial+Applicator&sca_esv=8e9668447196fc90&ei=J7LLaYf1BvnBp84PlPPG4AQ&biw=1920&bih=911&ved=2ahUKEwj87azJhsqTAxUx5ckDHdWXGawQgK4QegQIAxAB&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+name+of+the+pest+control+licenses+needed+in+washington&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQndoYXQgaXMgdGhlIG5hbWUgb2YgdGhlIHBlc3QgY29udHJvbCBsaWNlbnNlcyBuZWVkZWQgaW4gd2FzaGluZ3RvbkiuKlDlBlivI3ABeAGQAQCYAYMBoAGZCqoBBDEwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgApMHwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYnwXCAgUQIRirApgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzMuNqAH-DqyBwMyLja4B4oHwgcDMi05yAcqgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp https://www.google.com/search?q=Commercial+Operator&sca_esv=8e9668447196fc90&ei=J7LLaYf1BvnBp84PlPPG4AQ&biw=1920&bih=911&ved=2ahUKEwj87azJhsqTAxUx5ckDHdWXGawQgK4QegQIAxAD&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+name+of+the+pest+control+licenses+needed+in+washington&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQndoYXQgaXMgdGhlIG5hbWUgb2YgdGhlIHBlc3QgY29udHJvbCBsaWNlbnNlcyBuZWVkZWQgaW4gd2FzaGluZ3RvbkiuKlDlBlivI3ABeAGQAQCYAYMBoAGZCqoBBDEwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgApMHwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYnwXCAgUQIRirApgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzMuNqAH-DqyBwMyLja4B4oHwgcDMi05yAcqgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp https://www.google.com/search?q=Structural+Pest+Inspector+%28SPI%29&sca_esv=8e9668447196fc90&ei=J7LLaYf1BvnBp84PlPPG4AQ&biw=1920&bih=911&ved=2ahUKEwj87azJhsqTAxUx5ckDHdWXGawQgK4QegQIAxAF&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+name+of+the+pest+control+licenses+needed+in+washington&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQndoYXQgaXMgdGhlIG5hbWUgb2YgdGhlIHBlc3QgY29udHJvbCBsaWNlbnNlcyBuZWVkZWQgaW4gd2FzaGluZ3RvbkiuKlDlBlivI3ABeAGQAQCYAYMBoAGZCqoBBDEwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgApMHwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYnwXCAgUQIRirApgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzMuNqAH-DqyBwMyLja4B4oHwgcDMi05yAcqgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp https://www.google.com/search?q=Public%2FCommercial+Consultant&sca_esv=8e9668447196fc90&ei=J7LLaYf1BvnBp84PlPPG4AQ&biw=1920&bih=911&ved=2ahUKEwj87azJhsqTAxUx5ckDHdWXGawQgK4QegQIAxAH&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+name+of+the+pest+control+licenses+needed+in+washington&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQndoYXQgaXMgdGhlIG5hbWUgb2YgdGhlIHBlc3QgY29udHJvbCBsaWNlbnNlcyBuZWVkZWQgaW4gd2FzaGluZ3RvbkiuKlDlBlivI3ABeAGQAQCYAYMBoAGZCqoBBDEwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgApMHwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYnwXCAgUQIRirApgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzMuNqAH-DqyBwMyLja4B4oHwgcDMi05yAcqgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

Site Visit: 9 April 2026 at 9am (PDT) Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC), 40 Abella Lane White Swan, WA 98952. Vendors will receive a pass to move around the grounds. Direct all inquiries about site visit to POC George Calfrobe @ George.Calfrobe@usda.gov

Contact #’s: Office-509-874-8910

Cell-509-945-7099

Fort Simcoe Job Corps 40 Abella Lane White Swan, WA 98952 mailto:George.Calfrobe@usda.gov

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN /TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The federal government reserves the right to have the Job Corps Regional Health Coordinator and other authorized/qualified personnel, conduct audits of the contractor services and student medical records to verify that quality services are being performed.

A copy of any minimally acceptable or worse audit report shall be provided to the contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) within two weeks of the audit. Within two weeks after receipt of the audit report, the Contractor shall submit a performance plan for improving services to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval. The contractor shall implement the approved performance plan immediately.

Critical Task

Quality/Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Level

Means of Measurements

Penalties for Poor Perform.

Incentives for Quality Performance.

1 Checking of areas that required by contract every month, meeting of applicable rules and regulations in regards to spraying food handling areas.

100 % compliance

Observation, communication s with Purchasing Agent and COR, and review of documentation.

Contracto r failure = could lead to default or deduction in contracto r payment.

Positive performance evaluation, used for exercise of additional option periods, if appropriate.

2 Conducting semi- annual spraying for spider and ants, at appropriate time, 100% compliance to Guidelines

Observation, review of documentation.

Contracto r failure = could lead to default or deduction in contracto r payment.

Allows for timely processing of payments.

3 As required treatments, Response within 48 hours of notice for additional insect control

90 % compliance to Guidelines

Observation, communication s with Purchasing Agent and COR, and review of documentation..

Contracto r failure = could lead to default or deduction in contracto r payment.

Positive performance evaluation, used for exercise of additional option periods, if appropriate.

4 Providing center with appropriate MSDS sheets for chemicals used for all applications

100% Compliance approval by

CO.

Observation, communication s with COR, and review of documentation

Non-approval by CO, Contracto r will bear expense.

Allows for timely processing of payments.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

Matters (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Pest Controller $27.44

☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☒ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☒ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days

(c) five years.

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract close-out upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (Nov 2025)

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

(b) Should the USDA Directives 4620-002 require the exclusion of a contractor's employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing. The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(c) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor. Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(d) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally controlled information system.

(e) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the COR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from [hours and days to be added by CO] to [hours and days to be added by CO] at [office address for registration to be added by CO]. The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

(End of Clause)

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price requirements contract consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four

(4) one-year option periods shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR

12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

1. Technical:

The technical offer will primarily determine the qualifications and ability of the Offeror to furnish the services called for by this solicitation. It should be specific and complete in every detail. The proposal should be concise and provide sufficient information to demonstrate the Offeror’s capability to satisfactorily perform the tasks outlined in the Statement of Work. The Offeror’s Business Name/Logo/Address or any other identifying type of information should be contained on no more than the first page of the Offeror’s proposal. The Government shall evaluate offers on the basis of those factors set forth within this section.

The technical proposal at a minimum must address the following, and if any items are missing, incomplete, or inaccurate, no further consideration will be given, and the offer will not be eligible for award:

Narrative detailing the ability of the Offeror to complete all tasks described in the Statement of Work.

Offeror must provide a detailed Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan. Offeror’s plan must include procedures to be used to ensure all contractual requirements are met, which includes; providing a proposed method in accomplishing the service description to include methods that will be used to control pests, service schedules, service calls that will yield results.

a. Offeror must be licensed by State of Washington to apply pesticides in food service areas and must provide a copy of all applicable Pest control licenses, for example; Commercial Applicator, Commercial Operator, Structural Pest Inspector (SPI), and Public /Commercial Consultant.

b. Offeror must indicate if they intend to use a Subcontractor or not and must indicate what percentage of the work will be subcontracted and for what tasks.

If intending to use a Subcontractor, provide the name of the subcontractor.

Please note: We are requesting past performance experience from the prime contractor.

2. Price:

Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Price/Cost Schedule comprised within the solicitation document. The Offeror must indicate pricing on each line item of the Price/Cost Schedule, and if any items are missing, incomplete, or calculations are inaccurate, no further consideration will be given, and the offer will not be eligible for award.

Total price will be evaluated by the Government, and the quoted price must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

3. Past Performance References are to be used in the Responsibility Determination. Past Performance Reference information should be submitted as follows:

a. Offeror shall provide three (3) letters of recommendation / references from a firm or agency in which your company has provided the same or similar types of services and complexity described in the Statement of Work.

Each reference must represent services that are on-going or that you’ve provided in the past three (3) years.

b. Include the name, address, telephone number, and point of contact of the firm or agency.

4. Quotes are due 23 April 2026 at 10 am EST. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a price proposal, a technical proposal, and contractor representations and certifications. Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit a quote. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the quote, submit signed and dated Quotes to Darlene Chase @ Darlene.Chase@usda.gov before the exact time specified in this notice.

Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by mailto:Darlene.Chase@usda.gov adding six months of the quoter's price for the last potential period of performance under this contract to the quoter's total price. For example, if the contract includes option periods that are exercisable under FAR 52.217-9, the quoter's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, all option periods, and an additional six months of the last option period. Quoters must price only the base and option periods specified in the contract line-item numbers (CLINs) and shall not submit a price for the potential six-month extension of services under FAR 52.217-8.

The Government reserves the right to exercise the option under FAR 52.217-8 before the end of any of the contractor's performance periods and will be exercised at the price and/or rates in effect at the time the clause is exercised. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

Delivery Information

F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

The USDA requires delivery of all items in Shipping information below. Early deliveries will not be accepted.

Shipping Instructions:

Items shall be shipped to the following address:

Fort Simcoe Job Corps 40 Abella Lane White Swan, WA 98952

Qualification Requirements

AGAR Part 409 Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions:

Questions shall be submitted via email to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov and are due no later than April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:.

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024)

☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7

☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming

Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021)

☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain

Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) mailto:Darlene.Chase@usda.gov

☒ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov