Bridge Contract for Environmental/Janitorial Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a bridge contract to continue Environmental/Janitorial Services. This action ensures uninterrupted patient care and safety. The proposed contractor for this short-term extension is J & J MAINTENANCE, INC.
Scope of Work
This bridge contract provides essential environmental and janitorial services to the NIH-Clinical Center. The services are critical for maintaining patient care, ensuring patient safety, and upholding regulatory compliance within the facility located in Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
- Service: Custodial Janitorial Services (PSC S201)
- Reason for JOFOC: Unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.302-2) to prevent a lapse in critical services.
- Proposed Contractor: J & J MAINTENANCE, INC.
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price bridge contract
- Estimated Value: $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900K)
- Period of Performance: January 26, 2026 – February 8, 2026
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a short-term extension designed to allow the NIH Clinical Center sufficient time for review and SBA approval to accept the follow-on work into the 8(a) program. A subsequent contract award is anticipated, potentially through the 8(a) program, following this bridge contract. The urgency is driven by the immediate need to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance without interruption.