Housekeeping Services & Recycling Collection

SOL #: 75N99026R00005Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services

National Institutes Of Health

NIH A E CONSTRUCTION

BETHESDA, MD, 20892, United States

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8bd750c09493455785f812ed9ed293f7/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 comprehensive Housekeeping Services & Recycling Collection to support NIH facilities in Bethesda, MD. This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Set-Aside. Responses to this presolicitation 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 for routine and non-routine custodial services and recycling support. Key services include, but are not limited to:

Routine custodial cleaning of administrative, clinical, laboratory-support, and common areas.
Restroom sanitation and consumable replenishment.
Floor care for both 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

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Product Service Code: S201 - Custodial Janitorial Services
Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Response Due: February 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
Published: February 11, 2026

Additional Information

This presolicitation is issued by the NIH A E CONSTRUCTION office, under the Department of Health and Human Services. Interested parties should review the attached details for further information.