The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26326Q0091) to identify small business sources for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services. This market research aims to secure a safe, sanitary, and compliant environment for VA facilities within the Fargo VA Health Care System. The services, under NAICS code 561710 ($17.5 million size standard), include general pest management, bed bug treatment, and removal of bats and vertebrate pests. The contract will span a base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with four optional 12-month periods extending through December 31, 2031. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested businesses are requested to submit capability statements by December 9, 2025, at 17:00 Mountain Time to Dennis Salmonsen, including company details, business size, and GSA/IDIQ contract information.

The Fargo VA Health Care System requires an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services. The contractor will provide weekly pest management, including all necessary tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and labor, to maintain a safe and compliant environment at the Fargo VA Medical Center campus. Services must adhere to VA, federal, state, local ordinances, and National Pest Management Association guidelines, ensuring patient, staff, and visitor well-being. The IPM plan, requiring POC approval, covers inspection, non-chemical and chemical control methods, and the management of various pests, including separate line items for vertebrate pests, birds, bats, and bedbugs. Key aspects include initial building inspections, mandatory badging, specific work hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday), routine and emergency callback requirements, strict restrictions on pest control materials, proper disposal of dead animals and hazardous waste, and detailed reporting. Contractor personnel must be certified applicators, wear visible identification, and comply with all VA rules, safety, and records management obligations, including NARA and Privacy Act requirements.