NINDS Administrative Support Services Extension
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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 Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for an extension of Administrative Support Services. This action extends an existing Time & Materials task order to maintain essential administrative and operational support for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) while a follow-on competitive procurement is finalized. The extension is for two months, from April 24, 2026, through June 23, 2026, with an estimated value of $250,114.03.
Scope of Work
This extension covers high-level administrative and operational support services. Key personnel include Senior Administrative Assistants (Admin 3), Executive Assistants (Admin 4), and a Deputy Program Manager (DPM). Tasks involve:
- Coordinating patient appointments
- Maintaining protocol and regulatory documentation
- Processing travel and financial actions
- Managing supplies
- Supporting hiring processes
- Coordinating leadership operations
Services are performed at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, during assigned 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM on weekdays. All staff require a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and must safeguard Privacy Act data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (Modification to existing Time & Materials Task Order 75N95023F00001)
- Period of Performance: April 24, 2026 – June 23, 2026 (2-month extension)
- Estimated Value: $250,114.03
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Not applicable, as this is an extension of an existing order under an exception to fair opportunity, not a new solicitation.
Additional Notes
The extension is justified due to the urgency of the need and the impracticality of onboarding a new vendor for such a short period. The government plans to issue a new Task Order Request for Proposal (TORP) to competitively procure this requirement under the NIH's LTASC III contract vehicle once available. The services are considered non-personal, with government employees prohibited from supervising contractor staff.
Contact Information
- Primary: Roger Henriquez (roger.henriquez2@hhs.gov)
- Secondary: Samantha Dublin (samantha.dublin@hhs.gov)