Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an on‑call pest mitigation contractor to provide bed‑bug eradication services at the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic in Crown Point, Indiana. The contractor will be placed on a standby list and called upon as infestations are reported, delivering rapid response, treatment, documentation, and follow‑up to ensure a pest‑free environment for patients and staff. This is a small‑business set‑aside (SDVOSBC) solicitation, requiring compliance with VA contracting regulations and the ability to mobilize resources quickly within the Indiana region.
• Service: On‑call bed‑bug detection, treatment, and remediation
• Location: Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic, 9301 Madison St., Crown Point, IN 46307
• Contract type: Indefinite‑delivery, on‑call (likely IDIQ) for pest control services
• Required qualifications: SDVOSBC eligibility, VA‑approved pest‑control licensing, proven experience with healthcare facilities
• Performance: Rapid response (typically within 24‑48 hours of request), thorough documentation, compliance with infection‑control standards
• Period of performance: Indefinite, on‑call basis (no fixed end date indicated)
• Funding: Federal budget line for facility maintenance/health‑safety
• Evaluation: Price, technical capability, past performance, small‑business status.