O&M and Custodial Support Services
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of State has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a post-award, sole-source contract to Northern Management for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Custodial Support Services in Washington, DC. This hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract, valued at $10,359,339.86 for a 12-month base period, was awarded under FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) to prevent a lapse in critical facility services.
Scope of Work
The contract provides comprehensive O&M and custodial services to maintain critical building systems and support facilities. Key services include:
- Maintenance of HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, building automation, and fire protection/life safety systems.
- Vertical transportation maintenance.
- Custodial services.
- Landscaping.
- Remote monitoring.
- Provision of skilled professionals, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe and functional facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Materials (T&M)
- Awardee: Northern Management
- Value: $10,359,339.86 (12-month base period); estimated $12,016,217.80 (including options)
- Duration: 12-month base period, effective from April 15, 2026 (to prevent service lapse)
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source, other than full and open competition)
- Published: May 15, 2026
Justification
The sole-source award was necessary to prevent an immediate lapse in critical facility services following the expiration of the predecessor contract on April 15, 2026. Any interruption would have posed unacceptable risks to Government personnel safety and mission-critical infrastructure. Northern Management was identified as the incumbent with unique qualifications and institutional knowledge.
Future Opportunity
The Government intends to conduct a full and open competitive procurement for follow-on services within 12 months. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future solicitations related to these services.