FDA Solicitation Notice for: MRC Operations and Maintenance Support Services, Laurel, MD.

The contract solicitation (75F40126R00006) issued by the Food and Drug Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services aims to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services at the Muirkirk Road Complex in Laurel, Maryland. The contract is set for a single five-year ordering period spanning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, with a maximum ceiling of $49 million. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561210. The solicitation requires contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and throughout contract performance. Although no funds are currently available to guarantee a minimum task level, the government holds the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to cover offeror costs. The scope covers a comprehensive range of facility operations and maintenance services, including routine O&M, preventive and reactive maintenance, snow and ice removal, and specialized project tasks such as medium voltage transformer replacement. The contract incorporates detailed Performance Work Statements (PWS) defining service standards, compliance with federal health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA), and contractor responsibilities for facility access and security clearances. Contractors must manage hardware and equipment per government-furnished property lists while adhering to wage determinations under the Service Contract Act for the mid-Atlantic region. Ordering procedures allow for individualized task orders, each accompanied by specific PWSs covering service deliverables and quality standards. Overall, the solicitation enforces stringent performance, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting the FDA’s ongoing research and operational infrastructure at the complex.