Pest & Vegetation Control Services for the Weather Forecast Office and Annex in Johnson City, NY

This Federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 1305M226Q0183, is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for pest and vegetation control services. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710, with a size standard of $17.5 million. It is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order consisting of a one-year base period (September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027) and four consecutive one-year option periods. Services will be performed at two locations in Johnson City, New York: the Weather Forecast Office and the Maintenance Annex. The government intends to award the contract to the responsive, responsible quoter offering the best value, evaluated on lowest-priced technically acceptable terms. Quotes must be emailed to Abigail Green (abigail.green@noaa.gov) by July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions must be submitted within five days of solicitation issuance. To be considered compliant, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a complete quote package. This package must include completed Standard Form 1449 blocks, pricing for all line items, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, representations and certifications, a small business status statement, an organizational conflict of interest disclosure, a valid extermination license, contact information, and two to three past performance references. Highly encouraged site visits can be scheduled through Gerald Dube.

This document outlines a federal real estate opportunity for the lease of two facilities to support the National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton, New York. The government is seeking to lease a Weather Forecast Office (WFO) containing approximately 6,654 ANSI/BOMA office area square feet, alongside a separate Maintenance Annex containing approximately 2,240 ANSI/BOMA office area square feet. Both facilities must include designated on-site parking spaces, with 25 reserved for the WFO and 5 for the Maintenance Annex. To ensure operational efficiency during severe weather events, the WFO must be located within a specific geographic boundary centered around the Greater Binghamton Airport, while the Maintenance Annex must be situated within a 15-minute drive of the WFO. Key technical and operational requirements for these facilities include 24/7 continuous access, a backup emergency generator, and a clear, unobstructed line of sight to the horizon to prevent interference with meteorological equipment. This procurement represents the federal government's efforts to secure modern, resilient, and strategically located infrastructure to support the continuous meteorological operations and regional safety missions of the National Weather Service.

This government document functions as a highly detailed index or table of contents, likely outlining the standard specifications, itemized components, or schedule of prices for an upcoming government Request for Proposal (RFP) or municipal public works contract. The document is structured into distinct numeric classifications and sub-items, cataloging specific project components such as equipment, materials, labor, specialized monitoring services, and operational supplies. Key sections of the index cover architectural and structural elements, mechanical and electrical assemblies, environmental safety measures, and general construction site requirements. Additionally, the list includes administrative categories such as supervisor and specialist assistance, material transport, and regulatory compliance protocols. This comprehensive schedule serves as a structural framework for contractors to prepare itemized bids, ensuring clear alignment with the government agency's technical requirements and facilitating a standardized evaluation of proposals.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the federal requirement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) for commercial pest and vegetation control services. The target facilities are the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) and the Maintenance Annex, both located on separate properties in Johnson City, New York. The objective is to maintain a safe, operable environment for mission-essential staff through regular inspections and treatments. The contracted scope of work encompasses five main tasks: submitting product selections and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for approval, developing site-specific plans, deploying rodent control equipment (20 multi-catch traps and 10 bait stations), executing monthly insect and rodent control at both sites, and performing seasonal vegetation management along the Maintenance Annex fence lines and structures. The Contractor must provide a licensed exterminator, a dedicated Project Manager, and all necessary labor, tools, and supplies. Personnel must adhere to OSHA 1910 standards, wear company identification, and secure advance approval for site visits. Daily verbal updates and typewritten Field Activity Reports on company letterhead are required within three days of service. The contract features a one-year base period starting September 1, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031.

This solicitation (No. 1305M226Q0183) is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710. The agency is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, parts, materials, tools, and services for pest and vegetation control at the Weather Forecast Office and the Maintenance Annex in Johnson City, New York. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a one-year base period (September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027) and four consecutive one-year option periods, not to exceed a total duration of four years and six months. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible quoter offering the best value based on a comparative evaluation of price and non-price factors. Quotes must be emailed to Abigail Green by July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to coordinate with Gerald Dube for a site visit. To be considered compliant, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a completed Standard Form 1449, pricing for all contract line items, their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, conflict of interest statements, past performance references (two to three projects), and a valid extermination license. Key contract clauses address NOAA's sexual assault prevention policy, security access procedures, and mandatory electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform.