RFP - 19ZA6026R0005– Pest Control Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19ZA6026R0005
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
- Place of performance
- Lusaka 10101 Zambia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is soliciting proposals for recurring pest control services at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia under RFP 19ZA6026R0005. The services encompass integrated pest management (IPM) covering indoor and outdoor suppression of rodents, insects, termites, wood-boring organisms, and fungi across 77 buildings and properties within the Embassy compound. Contractor personnel must obtain host country licensing and certification, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $100,000 combined single limit, develop approved Pest Control Plans using only Department-authorized pesticides, and perform work during regular business hours unless otherwise coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The Government will award the contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible contractor based on initial proposals without discussions, unless competitive range discussions become necessary. The proposal due date is April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM via online meeting. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide past performance references, and demonstrate financial capability.
No set-aside designations apply to this solicitation. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity type with fixed hourly rates, covering a base year from June 2, 2026, to June 1, 2027, plus four one-year option periods. The contract minimum guarantee is 3,000 Zambian Kwacha per performance period, with a maximum contract ceiling of 300,000 Zambian Kwacha across all years. Services include general spraying for cockroaches, fleas, and flies (50 times annually), bee eradication (20 times annually), termite control via drilling and injection (50 times annually), snake extermination (10 times annually), and small animal control for rats and cats (20 times annually). Performance will take place in Lusaka, Zambia at the U.S. Embassy and its surrounding properties, with work conducted during standard business hours except as otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.
Notice text
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
This solicitationis part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for U.S Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. IPM is a planned program for routine pest suppression. The IPM program is based on the implementation of three critical elements:
This contract is for recurring pest control services at U.S Embassy Lusaka, Zambia. The Contracting Officer shall issue task orders identifying the buildings and/or sites requiring pest control. The work shall be accomplished in a manner which conforms to the intent of all applicable Department of State (DOS) safety, health, and environmental policies, standards and regulations.
C.2 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall adequately suppress indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, stinging insects, moths, mosquitoes, or any other arthropod pests not specifically excluded from the contract. Populations of these pests that are located outside of the specified buildings, but within the property boundaries of the buildings shall be included. Services shall also include control of insects and fungi, which can cause damage to outdoor ornamentals, plants, and turf.
The contract shall also include indoor and outdoor populations of subterranean termites, non-subterranean termites, wood-boring beetles, fungi, and other wood-destroying organisms, which destroy and weaken structural components of Government buildings. The Contractor shall control these pest categories inside of buildings where they appear on an incidental or infrequent basis.
Structural modifications for pest control, including the application of caulk and other sealing materials are encouraged. Individual delivery orders may include requirements for their use.
Recurring pest control services at U.S Embassy Lusaka, Zambia. Post shall issue task orders identifying the buildings and/or sites requiring pest control. The work shall be accomplished in a manner which conforms to the intent of all applicable Department of State (DOS) safety, health, and environmental policies, standards and regulations.
The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 19ZA6026R0005 Pest Control Services.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Pre-Solicitation - Pest Control Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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