Janitorial Services-NIEHS at RTP

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 75N98026R00072 serves to:

• Correct Page 1 of the SF 1449 form.

• Confirm that the solicitation is an 8(a) set-aside, as per Section L2.2 and Section I, FAR Clause 52.219-18.

• SF 1449 (Page 1)

• Set-aside status clarification

• The period of performance is confirmed as 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2031.

• The effective date of this amendment is 05/18/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Janitorial Services at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) located at Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. The contract aims to maintain NIEHS facilities in a manner that is free from filth and pathogens, enhancing the appearance and cleanliness of the site.

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies for janitorial services. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning of 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).

Specific tasks include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning requirements, as well as on-call services for special events and emergency clean-up.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2031 (Base Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; Option Years 1-5)

• NAICS Code: 561720

• 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.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposal Submission: Electronically via email to michele.johnson@nih.gov.

• Proposal Structure: Three volumes (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price).

• This acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set-aside.

• Offerors must be an active SBA-certified 8(a) participant at the time of proposal submission and award.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and details specific cleaning tasks, quality standards, and performance metrics.

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is included.

• Wage determination rates are provided for North Carolina counties of Durham, Orange, and Person.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a form used for submitting Requests for Information (RFIs) or potentially other inquiries related to a solicitation. It captures details about the RFI, the company submitting it, and the specific information requested.

• RFI Number: Identifies the specific RFI.
• RFI Subject: Briefly describes the topic of the RFI.
• Reference: Points to a specific section within a solicitation document (e.g., TORFP Section 2.1).
• Information Requested: Details the specific question or information the bidder is seeking from the government.
• NIH Response: Contains the government's official response to the RFI, including any decisions made (e.g., proposal due date extension).
• Company Information: Fields for bidder's name, point of contact, address, phone, and email.
• Date of Submission: Records when the RFI was submitted.

This form is relevant for bidders who need to submit formal questions or seek clarifications regarding a solicitation. It also contains a sample RFI and its corresponding response, demonstrating how the government handles such inquiries and providing an example of a proposal due date extension that was granted. Bidders should use this format for submitting their own RFIs and pay attention to the government's responses for critical information like deadline changes.