S207--Sources Sought - VA Sioux Falls Health Care Center Pest Control Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services to the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System. This is a sources sought solicitation for comprehensive pest control services including inspections, non-chemical control methods, targeted pesticide applications, rodent trapping, bed bug eradication, structural recommendations, and quarterly plan reviews. Vendors must demonstrate proof of capability, possess licensed and certified Pest Control Operators (PCOs) with healthcare facility experience, and be capable of providing service to critical patient care areas. Interested vendors must submit their contact information, organizational details, proof of capability, socio-economic category, information regarding existing government contracts, and subcontracting plans via email to Michael.Wicht@va.gov by February 17, 2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice for market research purposes only, and no contract award will be made from this announcement. All responding vendors must address specific evaluation criteria including their socio-economic status, availability of services under existing government contract vehicles, and detailed subcontracting plans with percentage allocations for specific tasks.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information is provided in this sources sought notice. The scope encompasses the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, comprising approximately 567,135 gross square feet across 22 buildings, and the Wagner CBOC clinic with 3,072 square feet. Service requirements include a minimum of three service days per week to critical patient care areas and weekly service to support facilities, with emergency response capability within one hour and same-day service within four hours. All contractor personnel must obtain security clearance and maintain workers' compensation and professional liability insurance. While no specific budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the contract will require comprehensive coverage across multiple facilities with stringent healthcare compliance standards, specialized equipment and supplies, and qualified personnel meeting VA facility policies and Tungsten Network billing system requirements.