Notice of Intent to Sole Source – BG Consulting Services
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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), Office of the Director, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source "bridge" contract to BG Consulting Services for Medical Support Assistants (MSA) and Program Manager services. This contract is for a three-and-a-half-month period (March 16, 2026 – June 30, 2026) to ensure urgent continuity of service for patient safety and regulatory compliance within the NIH Patient Support Services Department. This is not a request for quotation, and a solicitation will not be issued.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Medical Support Assistants (MSA) and a Program Manager to support the NIH Patient Support Services Department. These services are critical for maintaining patient safety and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source "Bridge" Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Duration: Three-and-a-half months (March 16, 2026 – June 30, 2026)
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). This allows solicitation from one source when circumstances deem only one source reasonably available and exempts it from FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.
- Incumbent Contractor: BG Consulting Services
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- NAICS Code: 561110 (Office Administrative Services)
- PSC Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Purpose & Justification
This sole source award is deemed urgent and immediate to provide continuity of service. BG Consulting Services is the existing contractor and meets all necessary qualifications and certifications, making them the only reasonably available source to temporarily continue these essential services until a new services contract can be competed and awarded.
Response Information
This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation. Interested parties may submit comments regarding this notice, referencing the posting number, to Ryssa Nix, Contract Specialist, via email at Ryssa.nix@nih.gov. Comments must be submitted prior to the closing date of March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.