Notice of Intent to Sole Source – BG Consulting Services
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), Office of the Director, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Medical Support Assistants (MSA) and Program Manager services. This is a one-month "bridge" contract intended for BG Consulting Services to ensure continuity of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Comments regarding this intent are due June 16, 2026, by 12 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Medical Support Assistants (MSA) and a Program Manager to support the NIH Patient Support Services Department. These services are deemed urgent and immediate to provide continuity of service, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source "bridge" contract (Notice of Intent)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (one month)
- Procurement Authority: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing solicitation from one source when only one is reasonably available.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Comments Due: June 16, 2026, 12 PM EST
- Published: June 10, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The NIH intends to award this contract to BG Consulting Services because they are the existing contractor (under contract 75N90022D00013) and meet all necessary qualifications and certifications. This temporary bridge contract is essential to maintain critical services until a new, competed services contract can be awarded.
Additional Information
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. Interested parties may submit comments referencing the posting number to the Contract Specialist.