Return to Office Design Services
ID: 75N98025Q00014Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAOBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for Return to Office Design Services. The primary objective of this procurement is to assist the NIH's Office of Research Services in optimizing workspace efficiency, managing facilities, and implementing cost-saving measures through the repurposing of underutilized areas, while providing strategic recommendations for long-term space utilization. This contract, which is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561499, will cover a base year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with options for two additional years, and emphasizes compliance with federal guidelines and sustainability goals. Interested parties should contact Isaac J. Bellamy at isaac.bellamy@nih.gov for further details and to ensure their proposals meet the necessary requirements by the submission deadline.

Point(s) of Contact
BELLAMY, ISAAC J
isaac.bellamy@nih.gov
Files
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Posted
Apr 10, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the National Institutes of Health for services related to space planning and design, aimed at enhancing productivity and compliance with the hybrid workplace environment. The solicitation, numbered 75N98025Q00014, includes a base year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with two optional extensions up to 2028. It seeks small businesses under NAICS 561499 and specifies that proposals must cover all aspects of office remodeling. Key requirements involve providing comprehensive consultancy and purchasing services to facilitate office renovations while adhering to sustainability and accessibility goals. Proposals must detail pricing for services and comply with federal guidelines, including necessary FAR clauses. The contractor will coordinate closely with NIH’s Office of Research Services, ensuring performance monitoring will be conducted by a designated government representative. Evaluation criteria focus on the offered services' effectiveness in fulfilling specified needs, with stipulations regarding the handling of invoices and performance assessments post-award. The document emphasizes adherence to standards of practice for federal acquisitions, ensuring that selected contractors meet all qualifying criteria to enhance the NIH’s operational efficiency.
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