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)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals for Return to Office Design Services aimed at enhancing workspace efficiency and supporting strategic space utilization. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, will assist the NIH's Office of Research Services in managing space, tracking facilities, and implementing cost-saving measures through the repurposing of underutilized areas. This initiative is crucial for modernizing office environments in compliance with sustainability and accessibility goals, ensuring that the NIH can effectively adapt to a hybrid workplace model. Interested small businesses, including Women-Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to submit proposals by the specified deadlines, with inquiries directed to Isaac J. Bellamy at isaac.bellamy@nih.gov.

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    BELLAMY, ISAAC J
    isaac.bellamy@nih.gov
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    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.
    This document, Solicitation 75N98025Q00014, pertains to a federal request for proposals (RFP) and addresses inquiries related to the scope of work for 'R -- Return to Office Design Services.' The primary focus is on the consultant's role in procuring, delivering, and installing furnishings, clarifying that a furniture dealership is not specifically required. It emphasizes that the consultant must possess the capability to manage these tasks independently. Additionally, the document confirms that firms classified either as Small Businesses or Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) are eligible to apply, underlining the flexibility in participation criteria. This solicitation is part of the federal government’s initiative to enhance and modernize office environments while promoting inclusivity in business opportunities.
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