Sources Sought: Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager for the USDA, ARS, WRRC and PGEC in Albany, CA
ID: 12905B25SS1143065Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- PESTICIDES SUPPORT (F105)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7a91c25f8cd44c0db2496bfe5ff8eac1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking qualified vendors for a Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager position at the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) in Albany, California. The selected contractor will provide pesticide advisory services and supplemental spraying for various plant species, including tomatoes, wheat, and maize, while addressing threats from pests and pathogens in the greenhouse complex. This role is critical for maintaining plant health and supporting ongoing research efforts through integrated pest management practices. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements, including relevant experience and qualifications, to Shelley C. Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov by the specified deadline, as this opportunity is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside initiative under NAICS code 561710.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelley C Steen
    15105596350
    shelley.steen@usda.gov
    Files
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    rv1-PWS-SOW- Services Pesticide Advisor 2025.pdf
    The Crop Improvement and Genetics Research Unit at the Western Regional Research Center requires a Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager to provide pesticide advisory and supplemental spraying services for various plant species in its greenhouse facilities in Albany, CA. The plants subject to research include tomatoes, wheat, maize, and others, while the threats include fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, along with insect pests like fungus gnats and spider mites. The contractor must hold a Qualified Applicator License from the California Department of Pesticide and have at least two years of greenhouse experience. Responsibilities include examining plants for pests, selecting appropriate pesticides, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining pesticide use records. The contract outlines specified service hours for both pesticide advisory and supplemental spraying services across a base year and four option years, totaling 240 advisory hours and 24 spraying hours annually. Billings are based on hourly services rendered, with monthly invoicing required. This document highlights the importance of integrated pest management and coordination between the contractor and greenhouse researchers to maintain plant health and support ongoing research efforts.
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