NIH Main Campus Emergency Contract
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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified 8(a) Small Businesses capable of providing emergency contract services for its main campus in Bethesda, MD. This effort aims to secure 24/7 emergency response to mitigate damage to facilities, equipment, and personnel. Capability Statements are due by March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NIH requires a contractor to respond to service calls and address emergent conditions around the clock, seven days a week. Services include minimizing and mitigating damage to facilities, ground structures, personal property, equipment, and systems, as well as preventing danger to personnel. The contractor must provide a toll-free 24-hour phone number and email for reporting emergencies. Work requests will be issued by the COR, and the contractor will utilize the government's Nuvolo system (or a contractor-supplied alternative) to maintain project records. Upon completion, the contractor must update Nuvolo and email the COR an invoice detailing labor hours and material costs within ten (10) days.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (not a solicitation)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Intended Contract Type: Single-award IDIQ contract
- Estimated Annual Value: Approximately $2-4 million
- Period of Performance: June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested 8(a) firms must submit a Capability Statement (not exceeding five pages, including cover sheet) that includes:
- Company name, address, phone, primary contact(s), email, NAICS code (561210, size standard $47 million), business size, and DUNS Number.
- Demonstration of capability to provide the required emergency services.
- Confirmation of active registration in SAM.gov and completion of ORCA.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Capability Statement Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Submission Email: loc.nguyen@nih.gov
- Primary Contact: Loc Nguyen (loc.nguyen@nih.gov, 301-402-0511)
- Published Date: February 25, 2026