Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0404
USDA ARS Solicitation for Pest and Rodent Control Services at Bushland, TX Research Facility
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 16, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0404
NAICS
561710
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a licensed contractor to provide comprehensive pest and rodent control services at its Conservation and Production Research Laboratory (CPRL) in Bushland, Texas. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Contracting office: USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - Place of performance: Conservation and Production Research Laboratory, Bushland, TX - Scope of Services: - Monthly pest and rodent control inspections and services for approximately 19 USDA buildings - Includes all routine consumables, parts, labor, and service calls - Initial service in the first month, followed by recurring monthly services - Service calls for areas of concern as needed - Services to be performed during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays) - Contract Structure: - Base year plus four one-year option periods (total of up to 5 years), with potential for up to 10 years if all options are exercised - Possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 - Requirements: - Contractor must be licensed and provide certified key personnel - Mandatory site visit required prior to bidding - Compliance with all federal regulations - Penalties for delayed visits - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-based requirement - Small Business Set-Aside: - Opportunity is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 561710 - Notable Details: - Services cover a wide range of buildings (identified by number and function) at the Bushland facility - All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation
Description
Description – Rodent and Pest Control Service
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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0404 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Rodent and Pest Control Services for a duration of one base year and four option periods.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561710 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.
All offers must be sent to Contracting Specialist Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov no later than 16 April 2026 at 1700 hrs CDT.
A mandatory site visit is scheduled at the facility location on 09 April 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. coordination must be made with Banghart, Lloyd - REE-ARS lloyd.banghart@usda.gov 806-356-5716 NLT 015 April 2026 at 15:00 hrs PM CDT