Housekeeping Services & Recycling Collection
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Housekeeping Services & Recycling Collection to support NIH facilities in Bethesda, MD. This presolicitation outlines the requirement for comprehensive custodial and recycling services. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform routine and non-routine custodial services and recycling support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Services are expected to include, but are not limited to:
- Routine custodial cleaning of administrative, clinical, laboratory-support, and common areas
- Restroom sanitation and consumable replenishment
- Floor care (hard floors and carpeted areas)
- High and low dusting
- Interior glass and entryway cleaning
- Interior trash and recycling collection
- Support for special events and emergency or unscheduled cleaning
- Collection of recyclable materials
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intent to issue RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit. Further details will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Proposals. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official RFP release. For inquiries, contact Amanda Tilton at amanda.tilton@nih.gov.