Performance Work Statement Integrated Pest Management Services revision 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (revision 1)

Integrated Pest Management Services

A. GENERAL:

OBJECTIVE: Per VHA Directive 1850.02, Pest Management Operations Program, it is the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policy that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities effectively implement a pest management program that follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and promotes safe, efficient and environmentally preferred strategies, thereby preventing or controlling disease vectors and other pests that may adversely impact health, impede operations or damage property. AUTHORITY: 38 U.S.C. § 7301(b).

BUSINESS LICENSURE: The prime Contractor as well as all Sub-Contractors performing pest control duties must possess a current business license for pest control services in the state where contract execution is to be conducted and must directly employ a licensed and certified pesticide applicator in the state where the service is conducted. Preference will be given to QualityPro accredited pest control companies as endorsed by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

NOTE: The prime vendor must adhere to individual business licensing laws as outlined in each State's pest control laws and regulations and meet all VHA requirements in accordance with VHA Directive 1850.02.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall provide all supervision, management, process oversight, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, pesticides, transportation, and labor to develop and implement an IPM plan for the El Paso VA Healthcare System. The Contractor shall execute IPM activities in a manner that prioritizes and safeguards the health, safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors.

PEST MANAGEMENT OFFICER (PMO): For the purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the PMO is defined as the medical facility’s designated Pest Management Officer in accordance with VHA Directive 1850.02.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

Base Year: 12/1/2026 - 11/30/2027
Option Year 1: 12/1/2027 - 11/30/2028
Option Year 2: 12/1/2028 - 11/30/2029
Option Year 3: 12/1/2029 - 11/30/2030
Option Year 4: 12/1/2030 - 11/30/2031

TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government anticipates a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement.

WORK HOURS (FOR EXECUTION OF SERVICES): The service schedule shall be established at the beginning of the period of performance and documented in writing. The schedule shall be developed collaboratively by the Contractor, Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and the PMO.