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 ensure continuity of Environmental/Janitorial Services. This action is critical for maintaining patient care and safety. The contract is valued at an estimated $782,650.53 (not to exceed $900K) for a short period from February 9, 2026, to February 22, 2026.
Purpose & Context
This bridge contract is necessary to allow the agency sufficient time to obtain Small Business Administration (SBA) approval for an 8(a) program award for the subsequent, long-term contract. Services are urgently required to prevent disruption to patient care and ensure regulatory compliance. The current incumbent, J & J MAINTENANCE, INC., is proposed for this sole-source extension under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency). Market research was not conducted due to the immediate need.
Contract Details
- Action Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
- Requirement: Environmental/Janitorial Services (PSC S201)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900,000)
- Period of Performance: February 9, 2026 – February 22, 2026
- Proposed Contractor: J & J MAINTENANCE, INC.
- Department/Agency: Health And Human Services / National Institutes of Health OLAO
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Future Intent
The NIH Clinical Center intends to remove barriers to competition for the follow-on requirement, with plans to award the subsequent contract through the 8(a) program.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, contact Chris Ryssa Nix at ryssa.nix@nih.gov.