NIH General Construction (Handyman Services) Blanket Purchase Agreement

The National Institutes of Health, through its Office of Acquisition Management, is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for Handyman and General Construction Services under a total small business set-aside, with NAICS code 236220. The solicitation, identified as SYN-2026-HSBPA, is a presolicitation posting with a response deadline extended to May 21, 2026, and is intended to identify multiple qualified small businesses capable of providing multi-trade repair and maintenance services across NIH facilities in Bethesda, Maryland. Work includes routine and emergency tasks such as patching, painting, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, HVAC maintenance, locksmith services, asbestos and mold remediation, lead-based paint renovation, and refrigerant handling, performed in occupied and secure federal buildings. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in high-volume, low-dollar projects typically ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, with a preference for those who have previously operated under IDIQ or BPA contracts. The evaluation focuses on past performance, including on-time completion rates, customer satisfaction, responsiveness to emergency requests—including a mandatory 90-minute response window—and consistency in quality, with price considered but not as the primary factor in award decisions. Offerors are required to submit a capability statement, Past Performance Questionnaire, pricing table, and bonding letter, all in PDF format, via email to designated NIH contacts. Compliance with federal labor standards is mandatory, including adherence to Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations, with labor classifications defined by the SCA Directory of Occupations. All material costs must be passed through without markup except for a capped 10% allowance, and overhead and profit are also limited to 10% each. Contractors must accept the Government Purchase Card for orders up to $15,000 and be able to obtain payment bonds for projects between $35,000 and the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The BPA will have a five-year ordering period, with task orders issued as needed, and the government reserves the right to award without discussions. No formal contract clauses were provided, but administrative requirements include a valid Unique Entity ID and explicit affirmation of all socioeconomic and bonding requirements, with failure to meet any of these conditions resulting in disqualification. All submissions must be made electronically, and no in-person site visits or subcontractor representation are permitted during the proposal process.