Janitorial Services-NIEHS

SOL #: 75N99026S00001Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services

National Institutes Of Health

NIH A E CONSTRUCTION

BETHESDA, MD, 20892, United States

Place of Performance

Durham, NC

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/dadad19bda534a819fbbbe5b7553a6eb/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 23, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 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), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Janitorial Services in Durham, NC. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity, seeking to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive janitorial services. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposals or bids; no contract will be awarded from this notice. The objective is to determine the capability of small businesses to furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies necessary for comprehensive janitorial services at NIEHS facilities. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining facilities free from filth and pathogens, enhancing overall appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Key Services & Areas

Services include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning and maintenance of all floor types (carpeted and non-carpeted).
Cleaning of walls, fixtures, flat surfaces, chairs, and blinds.
Provision of garbage receptacles, courtesy services, trash removal, and recycling collection.
Glass surface cleaning and exterior trash pickup.
Servicing of environmental rooms and window cleaning.
Performing services in a quiet, disciplined, and orderly manner to avoid disturbing employees or normal operations.

Services will apply to all designated spaces, including hallways, restrooms, offices, laboratories, work areas, entryways, lobbies, storage areas, warehouses, stairways, elevators, patios, docks, loading areas, cafeterias, break areas, fitness centers, locker rooms, mechanical rooms, and interstitial spaces. The approximate total service area is 361,258 sq ft, with an additional 315,945 sq ft of interstitial space.

Contractor Requirements

All workmanship must meet Government quality standards, with any identified deficiencies corrected immediately at no additional cost. Contractors must perform all requirements through self-performance or subcontracting. The relevant NAICS Code is 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services).