NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS: Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager for the USDA, ARS, WRRC and PGEC in Albany, CA
ID: 12905B25NOI1143065Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, 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/bbeacf7bd7f64a7ea80edfe66d7456d4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager services at the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) in Albany, California. The contractor will be responsible for offering pesticide advisory services and supplemental spraying for various research plant species, including tomato, wheat, and maize, which are vulnerable to various pests and pathogens. This procurement is critical for maintaining effective pest management practices in agricultural research, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and integrated pest management principles. Interested parties must submit documentation of their capabilities to Shelley C. Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov within seven calendar days of this notice, as the contract is expected to be awarded on a sole source basis to Jacqueline Maria Poasa, with a performance period from January 23, 2025, to January 22, 2026, and four optional years thereafter.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelley C Steen
    (510) 559-6350
    shelley.steen@usda.gov
    Files
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    Pesticide Advisor SOW - 2025.pdf
    The Crop Improvement and Genetics Research Unit at the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) is seeking a Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager to provide pesticide advisory services and supplemental sprays for various research plant species. These species, including tomato, wheat, and maize, are susceptible to fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, as well as insect pests. The contractor must hold a current Qualified Applicator License from California and possess at least two years of greenhouse experience. Key responsibilities include examining plants for pests, selecting appropriate pesticides, maintaining compliance with regulations, preparing pesticide use logs, and managing communication with greenhouse scientists. The service period is structured into a base year and four option years, with designated hours for pesticide advisory services and supplemental spraying. The total includes 240 hours for advisory services and 24 hours for spraying annually. All services provided will be billed hourly, with invoices submitted monthly for payment processing. This RFP highlights the necessity for specialized pest management in agricultural research environments, ensuring that pest control practices align with environmental regulations and integrated pest management principles.
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