Notice of Intent to Sole Source – GLC ON-THE-GO, INC
Overview
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source "bridge" contract to GLC ON-THE-GO, INC for Supplemental Healthcare Providers (HCPs) for its Nursing Department in Bethesda, MD. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation, aimed at ensuring continuity of essential patient care services. Comments regarding this intent are due by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the provision of Supplemental Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to support the NIH Nursing Department.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source "bridge" contract
- Duration: One year, from May 9, 2026, to May 8, 2027
- Existing Contractor: GLC ON-THE-GO, INC
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source)
- NAICS Code: 561320 (Temporary Help Services)
- PSC Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Posted Date: May 4, 2026
- Comments Due: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Justification & Acquisition Procedures
This acquisition is justified by the urgent and immediate need to provide continuity of service for patient safety and regulatory compliance. The existing contractor, GLC ON-THE-GO, INC, meets all necessary qualifications and certifications and will temporarily continue services until a new contract can be competed and awarded. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for solicitation from a single source when circumstances deem only one source reasonably available. Contracts under FAR Part 13 are exempt from FAR Part 6 competition requirements.
Submission & Contact Information
Interested parties may submit comments regarding this announcement, referencing posting number NOI-OD-26-005822. Comments must be submitted via email to Ryssa Nix, Contract Specialist, at Ryssa.nix@nih.gov prior to the closing date of May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.