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The Department of Homeland Security is procuring pest control services for Base and Sector Los Angeles Long Beach and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. The requirement involves synchronized insect and rodent management across 300,000 square feet of non-contiguous property, including food galleys and historic structures. GC Control Services Inc. is identified as the sole source due to existing security clearances and operational knowledge.
Provision of synchronized insect and rodent control services across over 30 buildings and 300,000 square feet of facilities, including living quarters and food galleys.
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Verify on SAM.govThe scope of this requirement includes all facilities attached to Base & Sector Los Angeles Long Beach and the Point Vicente Lighthouse, requiring synchronized pest management across over 300,000 square feet of non-contiguous property. Managing this portfolio demands precise coordination, secure base access management, and familiarization with various specialized facilities, ranging from living quarters and historic structures to the main galley. 2. Rationale for Other Than Full & Open Competition A disruption in these critical services presents an immediate health and safety risk, particularly to the galley, which stores food and serves all units on Terminal Island. Because the galley requires strict regulatory hygiene compliance, the Coast Guard would assume an unacceptable level of risk to food safety and sanitary conditions if forced into an agreement with vendors lacking proven reliability. Market research and acquisition history indicate that opening this requirement to full competition under current time constraints—due to historic shutdowns, delays in distributing funds, and mandated spend-down timelines at the end of the Fiscal Year—introduces severe operational risk. Previous experience with alternative regional providers has demonstrated unacceptable past performance, including chronic billing issues, the assessment of hidden fees, and unreliable communication. Furthermore, standard reasonable solicitation periods (10-30 days) required under FAR Parts 5.2, 6, 12.603, and 13 would result in unnecessary lapses in service. Onboarding new vendors would require extensive site visits and coordination across over 30 buildings and multiple properties. This timeline extends directly into the LOG9 mandated spend-down period for Bases. This J&A's basis is on Urgency under FAR 6.302-2 3. Unique Qualifications of the Selected Source GC Control Services is uniquely positioned as the only responsible source with existing, active security clearances for base access and site-specific operational knowledge. Awarding to this vendor guarantees immediate, uninterrupted continuity of critical pest management services without risking the health and safety of base personnel during a compressed administrative window. Additionally, an award to GC Control Services Inc. supports Coast Guard small business and minority-owned utilization initiatives. Ryan H. King Contracting (No Street Address
2) SAN PEDRO, CA 90731 USA to this opportunity.
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