1.       During evaluation and technical review due to public safety concerns regarding pesticide applications and managing public health pests while applying pesticides during IPM Pest Management services as outlined in the Statement of Work, will the government require Prime Contractors to have direct pest industry experience and maintain specific pesticide General Liability insurance coverage that includes pesticide pollution coverage as per the National Pest Management Association Standard of Care and Best Practices guidelines as well as state requirements? This requirement aligns with VHA Directive 1850.02 (Pest Management Operations) and VAAM Appendix M815-A (Department of Veterans Affairs Source Selection Guide), which prohibit subcontractors from qualifying Prime Contractors that lack pest industry experience and/or pesticide-related insurance. Yes 2.       Has any part of the Statement of Work (SOW) changed in this solicitation compared to the last awarded contract? If so, what changed or was added? No 3.       Can the government provide how many bed bug service requests have occurred in the past 12 months? a.       VA Central California Health Care System 15 average b.       Merced CBOC 1-2 c.       Oakhurst CBOC 1-2 d.       Visalia CBOC 1-2 e.       VHA Storage Lot storage lot not patients 4.       Can the government provide how many bird service requests have occurred in the past 12 months? This is an ongoing treatment plan. Avitrol and other population management feeds are used throughout the year. We ve had 2-3 calls for netting repairs. Trapping is also used to control population. In the last 12 months, we ve not had to trap as the population control is being accomplished with feed and other deterrent devices, such as rooftop spinning reflectors. 5.       Can the government provide how many wildlife service requests have occurred in the past 12 months? We have a few rodent calls per year. Probably around 8 to 10. 6.       Can the government confirm if there is a height limitation for removal of bird nests attached to the building? No height limitation. 7.       If no height limit, what is the maximum height of your tallest structure for bird nest removal being requested? Our main facility building is 7 stories with a helipad. 8.       Can the government clarify how many emergency/unscheduled service requests there have been in the past 12 months? 12 including all locations. Rodents are an emergent issue. a.       VA Central California Health Care System b.       Merced CBOC c.       Oakhurst CBOC d.       Visalia CBOC e.       VHA Storage Lot 9.       The SOW requires semiannual understructure spraying of all trailers. How many trailers are currently located at Parking Lot C? 2 10.   Are there any access restrictions or scheduling requirements specific to Parking Lot C? No 11.   The SOW in…