FDA Solicitation Notice for: MRC Operations and Maintenance Support Services, Laurel, MD.
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a solicitation for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services at the Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, MD. This requirement will be fulfilled via a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period and a total ceiling of $49,000,000. Proposals are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and management for 24/7/365 operations at the 198-acre research campus. Key responsibilities include:
- Routine O&M: Maintenance of HVACR, electrical, plumbing, steam, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Specialized Lab Support: Maintenance for BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratories, vivariums, aquaculture facilities, and high-purity water systems.
- Preventive & Reactive Maintenance: Comprehensive PM programs and emergency repair response.
- Ancillary Services: Snow and ice removal, grounds maintenance, and non-standard repair projects (e.g., transformer replacement).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Award IDIQ (FFP, T&M, and Labor-Hour task orders)
- Duration: 5-year ordering period (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 561210; Size Standard $47M)
- Mandatory Site Visit: February 11–12, 2026
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026
- Proposals Due: March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best-Value Tradeoff. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price and include:
- Corporate Experience
- Technical Approach
- Management Approach
- Key Personnel
- Past Performance
Additional Notes
Attendance at the mandatory site visit is required for proposal consideration. Note that funds are not currently available for the guaranteed minimum; the award is contingent upon fund availability.