Bridge Contract for Environmental/Janitorial Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a bridge contract to provide Environmental/Janitorial Services. This urgent action ensures continuity of essential services for patient care and safety at the Bethesda, MD facility.
Scope of Work
This bridge contract covers essential environmental and janitorial services necessary for the NIH Clinical Center to continue operating, providing patient care, and ensuring patient safety. The services are critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and a safe environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency).
- Proposed Contractor: J & J MAINTENANCE, INC.
- Estimated Value: $782,650.53 (Not to exceed $900,000).
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 – April 05, 2026.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this bridge contract. The JOFOC notes a new contract is being processed, potentially through the 8(a) program.
Rationale
The urgency for this bridge contract stems from the immediate need to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance. This extension allows the NIH Clinical Center sufficient time for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve the 8(a) program for a new, follow-on contract and for that contract to be subsequently awarded. Due to the critical and urgent nature of these services, market research was not conducted for this specific bridge action. The government anticipates the cost will be fair and reasonable.
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.