The Department of Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Healthcare System (VA PIHCS) is conducting a market‑research “sources‑sought” effort to identify qualified, Hawaii‑licensed pest‑control firms capable of providing comprehensive, year‑round pest‑management services across eight VA facilities on Oahu, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, chemicals, and documentation, adhere to strict federal, state, and VA safety and environmental regulations, and meet performance standards measured by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contract will run a base year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with four optional one‑year extensions, totaling up to five years of service.
• Scope: Full‑service pest control (rodent, crawling/flying insects, migratory pests, birds, mites, bed bugs) with monthly and quarterly visits, plus specialized treatments (e.g., Flying Insect Defense systems).
• Locations: Eight VA sites including Tripler Army Medical Center (multiple buildings), VA Warehouse, and community‑based outpatient clinics on Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii.
• Licensing: Contractor must hold a Hawaii pest‑control operator license; technicians certified by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
• Schedule: Service windows on weekends (6 AM‑12 PM), excluding Federal holidays; emergency “call‑back” within 4 hours at no charge.
• Reporting & Compliance: Provide SDS/MSDS, treatment logs, rodent‑control reports, QASP performance data, and certify EPA/OSHA compliance.
• Performance Metrics: Minimum 98 % compliance for general pest control, 99 % for rodent device servicing.
• Contract Type: Indefinite‑Delivery/Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) with option years; not an official RFQ yet, information gathering only.