REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_Pest Control.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Pest Control Management Services

INTRODUCTION

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters (USBP) is conducting market research into industry’s ability to provide CBP with commercial Pest Control Management Services. This is a Request for Information (RFI) released pursuant to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Part 10 – Market Research. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on viable sources, industry practices, answers to specific questions, and industry comments. All RFI submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

This announcement constitutes an official RFI. Further, CBP is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission or responses to this announcement or Government use of such information. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to same. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey.

DESCRIPTION

It is the intent of CBP to establish a 12-month base contract plus up to 4 option years, for an environmentally sound and effective Pest Control Management service to inspect, treat and prevent general arthropod, vertebrate pests, and disease vectors from adversely affecting San Diego Sector installation operations.

The contractor shall provide the following services:

• Preventing and controlling common pests, including but not limited to, scorpions, cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas, stored product pests, mosquitos, mice, rats, bats, bees, and wasps.

• Thoroughly inspecting and treating all areas suspected of pest infestation(s) and surrounding areas/facilities up to 25 feet, as necessary.

• Perform treatment of standing water for the control of mosquito larvae.

• Communicating constantly with the government Point of Contact

(POC) regarding planned actions and recommendations.

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage, and access used by pests.

• Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.

• Judiciously using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that present the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals and the environment.

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations including surveillance, inspections, non-chemical and chemical control.

• Pest Control Unscheduled Services – Due to “unpredictable” circumstances with pests; The vendor will respond to urgent requests within (24) twenty-four hours of notification to remedy or exterminate pests which will allow Border Patrol to continue operations.

• The Vendor will provide two (one back-up) phone numbers. These numbers will be answered after normal business hours in the event of urgent requirements.

• The Contractor shall use best management practices and recognized industry standards for managing pests such as those established by national pest management organizations, and follow the guidance provided by State Pesticide Regulatory agencies and State institutions of higher learning.

INFORMATION REQUESTED:

1. Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and e-mail address.

2. Are you under NAICS code 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services? If not, what

NAICS code do you use? What size business are you registered as with this code?

3. Does your company have an established GSA Vehicle Contract or Federal Supply

Schedule? If so, please provide GSA Contract Number.

4. Is your company able to perform services for 12 months after receipt of award and up to 4 option years?

5. Pricing Structure – How do you propose the pricing structure for this requirement?

6. Do you have any concerns or questions regarding the requirements set forth in the attached draft Statement of Work?

RESPONSES

The information provided may be used by CBP in developing and refining its Acquisition Strategy, Statement of Work, and Product Specifications. Responses shall be the minimum length necessary to accommodate all requested information and submitted via email only. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential quoters to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Specialist, Jesus Solis, jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions, if not answered directly to the respondee, will be answered by posting them on the SAM.gov website.

INSTUCTIONS AND RESPONSE GUIDELINES

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to this specific inquiry of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by CBP as market research. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Invitation for Bid, or Request for Proposal (RFP), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.

RFI Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Contracting Specialist, Jesus Solis, jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. MST, May 12, 2026.

mailto:jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov