Bridge Contract for Environmental/Janitorial Services

SOL #: NOI-CC-26-003396JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
National Institutes Of Health
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
BETHESDA, MD, 20892, United States

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 24, 2026

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 is issuing a bridge contract for Environmental/Janitorial Services in Bethesda, MD. This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) to ensure continuity of essential services for patient care and safety. The contract is valued at an estimated $782,650.53 (not to exceed $900K) and is for a short period from February 23, 2026, to March 08, 2026.

Scope of Work

This bridge contract provides essential environmental and janitorial services to the NIH-Clinical Center, crucial for maintaining operational standards, patient care, and patient safety.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Bridge Contract (Firm-Fixed-Price)
  • Duration: February 23, 2026 – March 08, 2026
  • Estimated Value: $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900K)
  • Set-Aside: Not applicable for this sole-source bridge contract. The subsequent long-term contract is anticipated to be awarded via the 8(a) program.
  • Published: February 24, 2026

Justification

This acquisition is a sole-source award to J & J MAINTENANCE, INC. under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency). The purpose is to provide a short-term extension to the incumbent contractor, allowing additional time for review and SBA approval for acceptance into the 8(a) program for the subsequent, long-term contract. The services are deemed urgent and immediate for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Chris Ryssa NixPRIMARY
ryssa.nix@nih.gov

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Posted: Feb 24, 2026
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