Bridge Contract for Environmental/Janitorial Services

This contract is a short-term, sole-source bridge agreement awarded under FAR 6.302-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, ensuring uninterrupted environmental and janitorial services at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary objective is to maintain critical facility operations and patient safety during the transition period until a new contract under the 8(a) Business Development Program can be awarded. The performance period is strictly limited to 14 days, from May 4, 2026, to May 17, 2026, with a not-to-exceed value of $900,000 and an estimated cost of $810,852.99 under a firm-fixed-price arrangement. J & J MAINTENANCE, INC., the incumbent contractor, has been retained to provide essential cleaning and environmental services without disruption, leveraging their existing knowledge of the facility and operations. The contract does not include detailed line-item pricing, special clauses, or formal evaluation factors, as it is a non-competitive continuation of service rather than a competitive procurement. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the NIH Clinical Center, with the Government retaining final authority over service quality and compliance. The Unique Entity ID for the contractor is 1296194, and while the firm is anticipated to be small and 8(a)-eligible, formal socioeconomic certifications are not fully documented. No packaging, invoicing, or FOB terms are specified, and payment details, accounting codes, and contracting officer information remain incomplete. The solicitation number is NIH-OD-26-005440, posted on April 30, 2026, and responses were due by May 17, 2026. The project officer is Tsehai Crockett, and the primary point of contact is Chris Ryssa Nix, with all activity centered in Bethesda, Maryland.