FDA Solicitation Notice for: MRC Operations and Maintenance Support Services, Laurel, MD.
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services for its Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, Maryland. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a maximum value of $49,000,000 over a five-year ordering period. Proposals are due by March 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 24/7/365 O&M services, including continuous operations and monitoring, preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance (service calls, emergency repairs), and technical services across various disciplines. This encompasses architectural, structural, mechanical (HVACR, steam, boilers, chillers), electrical, building automation, fire protection, life safety, vertical transportation, and plumbing systems. Specialized support services include laboratory equipment maintenance, animal facility environmental controls, laboratory gas systems, specialized water systems, and wastewater pretreatment. The IDIQ also covers potential task orders for snow removal and non-standard repairs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Ordering Period: Five (5) years from contract award
- Task Order Performance: Up to five (5) years from issuance
- Maximum Value: $49,000,000 (inclusive of all ordering periods)
- Minimum Guarantee: Obligated base period of the first task order
- Place of Performance: FDA Muirkirk Road Complex, 8301-8501 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 (198-acre site)
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services), Size Standard: $47 million
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist by the due date. Submissions require three volumes: Administrative, Technical, and Price. Evaluation will be based on a best-value tradeoff, with non-price factors (Corporate Experience, Technical Approach, Management Approach, Key Personnel, Past Performance) combined being significantly more important than price. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit was held on February 11-12, 2026, and attendance was required for proposal consideration. Key personnel, including Project Manager and Chief Engineer, must meet defined qualifications and undergo Tier 2 background investigations.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Funds are not presently available for the guaranteed minimum, and no award will be made until adequate funds are secured. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.