Housekeeping & Non-Hazardous Waste/Recycling Collection Services
ID: 75N99026X00005Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH A E CONSTRUCTIONBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a8f7acc50c5941c7911944b38d449b81/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking small businesses capable of providing housekeeping and non-hazardous waste and recycling collection services for its Bethesda, Maryland campus. The procurement aims to gather information on custodial services, solid waste collection and disposal, and recycling services, which will inform the acquisition strategy, contract structure, and the development of the final Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested vendors are required to submit a Capability Statement by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, to Amanda Tilton via email at amanda.tilton@nih.gov, referencing Sources Sought Number 75N99026R00005, detailing their company information, expertise, and relevant experience.

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    Amanda Tilton
    (301) 594-5711
    amanda.tilton@nih.gov
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    Sources Sought_Housekeeping_Waste removal.doc
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for small businesses capable of providing housekeeping, solid waste, and recycling removal services for its Bethesda, MD campus. This notice is not a solicitation but aims to gather information to inform the acquisition strategy, contract structure, set-aside determination, NAICS code selection, consolidation considerations, and the development of the final Performance Work Statement (PWS). The preliminary scope includes routine custodial services, non-hazardous solid waste collection and disposal, and recycling services with tracking and reporting. The government is evaluating whether these services should be under a single, partially consolidated, or separate contracts. Interested vendors must submit a Capability Statement by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, via email to Amanda.tilton@nih.gov, referencing Sources Sought Number 75N99026R00005. The statement should include company information, staff expertise, in-house capability, prior similar projects, and government contract examples, limited to 10 pages.
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