Onsite Installation of Protective Shields

The contract requires the onsite assessment, non-invasive installation, and fit-testing of 16 custom protective shields within a high-security research lab located in Bethesda, Maryland, operating under stringent safety and operational protocols. All work must be conducted without disrupting ongoing laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with institutional security standards and regulatory requirements for sensitive environments. The shields are custom-fabricated to meet specific radiation or contamination control thresholds, and their installation must be verified through precise fit-testing to guarantee full operational effectiveness. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 238990, indicating it targets specialized construction services not elsewhere classified. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, and is issued as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. All work must be performed at the specified location in Bethesda, with no flexibility for remote or off-site execution, and contractors must demonstrate capability to navigate high-security facilities while maintaining strict adherence to safety and confidentiality protocols.