Janitorial Services-NIEHS at RTP
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services at its facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP), Durham, NC. This is a competitive 8(a) Set-Aside requirement for maintaining a clean and pathogen-free environment. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will furnish all necessary labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies to provide comprehensive janitorial services. This includes cleaning various areas such as halls, restrooms, offices, laboratories, work areas, entryways, lobbies, storage areas, warehouses, stairways, elevators, patios, docks, loading areas, cafeterias, break areas, fitness centers, mechanical rooms, conference rooms, computer rooms, and interstitial spaces (Modules C-F). Services encompass daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks, along with on-call services for special events and emergency clean-up. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details specific cleaning tasks, quality standards, and performance metrics.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2031 (comprising a base year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, and five subsequent option years).
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Place of Performance: Durham, NC 27709, United States.
Eligibility & Submission
This acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set-aside. Offerors must be active SBA-certified 8(a) participants at the time of proposal submission and award, and registered in SAM.gov. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring three volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Submissions must be sent electronically via email to michele.johnson@nih.gov.
Key Dates
- Proposal Due Date: June 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026, at 9:30 am EST.
- Request for Information (RFI) Deadline: May 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST.
Additional Notes
An amendment (0001) confirmed the 8(a) set-aside status and the period of performance. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and wage determination rates for North Carolina counties (Durham, Orange, Person) are included. An RFI form is provided for submitting formal questions.