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) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a bridge contract to provide essential Environmental/Janitorial Services at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. This action is necessary due to an "unusual and compelling urgency" (FAR 6.302-2) to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance. The firm-fixed-price contract is valued at $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900K) for a short performance period.
Scope of Work
The contract covers essential environmental and janitorial services critical for the continued operation of the NIH Clinical Center, ensuring patient care and safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Bridge Contract (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition), Firm-Fixed-Price
- Value: $782,650.53 (Not to Exceed $900K)
- Performance Period: April 6, 2026, to April 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: None for this bridge contract; a new contract is anticipated through the 8(a) program.
- Published: April 21, 2026
Purpose of Justification
This bridge contract is a short-term extension with the incumbent contractor, J & J MAINTENANCE, INC., to prevent service interruption. It allows additional time for the review and SBA approval of this work into the 8(a) program, under which the new, long-term contract is expected to be awarded.
Place of Performance
NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Chris Ryssa Nix (ryssa.nix@nih.gov)