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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a bridge contract to secure Environmental and Janitorial Services in Bethesda, MD. This is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award to J & J MAINTENANCE, INC. to ensure continuity of essential services. The notice was published on April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the continuation of essential environmental and janitorial services at the NIH Clinical Center. These services are critical for maintaining operational capabilities, providing patient care, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Bridge Contract
- Estimated Value: $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900,000)
- Period of Performance: April 6, 2026 – April 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: None for this bridge contract (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency)
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Reason for Award
This bridge contract is necessary to provide a short-term extension of critical services. The JOFOC explains that this period will allow sufficient time for the review and approval process by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the proposed contractor's acceptance into the 8(a) program. The urgency stems from the immediate need to maintain continuity of services to safeguard patient safety and ensure regulatory compliance, precluding the conduct of market research for this specific bridge. The agency's office is the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO.
Future Plans
The agency intends to solicit future requirements for these environmental and janitorial services through the 8(a) program once the new contract is awarded. This bridge contract is a temporary measure until that competitive process can be completed.