Combined Solicitation Synopsis Janitorial Services.docx

Exhibit 11

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION COMPETITIVE

Solicitation Number: 75N99026R00005

TITLE: Janitorial and Recycling Collection Services for National Institutes of Health

Introductory Statement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Government reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards as a result of this solicitation.

Solicitation Number and Authority

The solicitation number is 75N99026R00005 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Applicable Federal Acquisition Circular

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, dated October 1, 2025.

NAICS Code and Small Business Standard

The associated NAICS code is 561720 – Janitorial Services and the small business size standard is $22M.

This acquisition is competitive 8(a) set-aside.

Anticipated Contract Type

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. It is anticipated that any contract that is awarded will include option periods and optional line items in accordance with FAR clauses 52.217-9. Option to Extend the Term of the Contract and 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item.

Description of Requirement

The purpose of this requirement is to acquire comprehensive janitorial and recycling collection services in support of National Institutes of Health (NIH) facilities, operations, and research environments. The contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and other resources necessary to perform the required services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and NIH policies.

Services are intended to maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and functional facilities that support administrative, clinical, and research missions, including laboratory, office, common, and specialized spaces.

Performance may be required at the NIH Bethesda main campus, leased facilities occupied by NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), the Poolesville site, and other designated locations as directed by the Government.

Please refer to Attachment #1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) for complete details and specifications.

Period and Place of Performance

Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from the effective date of award and four (4) subsequent one-year option periods follow:

Optional Six Month Extension: June 1, 2031- November 30, 2031

Place of Performance: The primary place of performance is the NIH Headquarters at Bethesda, MD.

Applicability of FAR clause 52.212-1

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (SEP 2023), applies to this acquisition. The following instructions are included as an addendum.

Price Schedule

Base Period – June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

CLIN 0001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 0002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 0003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 0004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 0005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Option Period 1 – June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028

CLIN 1001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 1002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 1003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 1004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 1005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Option Period 2 – June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029

CLIN 2001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 2002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 2003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 2004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 2005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Option Period 3 – June 1, 2029 – May 31, 2030

CLIN 3001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 3002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 3003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 3004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 3005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Option Period 4 – June 1, 2030 – May 31, 2031

CLIN 4001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 4002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 4003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 4004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 4005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Optional Six-Month Extension – June 1, 2031 – November 30, 2031

CLIN 5001. Janitorial Services

CLIN 5002. Miscellaneous Tasks

CLIN 5003. Additional Project Services

CLIN 5004. Optional Interior Recycling (Building 10/CRC)

CLIN 5005. Optional Exterior Trash & Recycling Consolidation

Evaluation

The proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation (Attachment 5) as well as the PWS requirements.

Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the Offeror’s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the established evaluation factors.

Offerors whose Past Experience submission is not deemed acceptable as noted in (Attachment 5) will not be evaluated any further.

Past Experience: Offerors shall provide recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant contracts demonstrating performance of work within the scope of this solicitation and involving a minimum of 3 million or more square feet of work. Contracts may be ongoing or completed; ongoing contracts must have at least two (2) years of performance.

Past Performance: Offerors must provide three (3) but no more than five (5) contracts that are recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant contracts demonstrating performance of work within the scope of this solicitation and involving a minimum of 3 million or more square feet of work. Contracts may be ongoing or completed; ongoing contracts must have at least two (2) years of performance. Each past performance submission is limited to 5 pages for a total of 25 pages. Submissions exceeding page limits may not be evaluated beyond the page limits identified.

Price Proposal: Contractor shall complete Attachment 6 – Price Template. Offerors must submit the completed pricing template in Excel (do not convert to PDF) as a separate attachment and shall not combine or embed the pricing template with other materials.

Additional Required Information:

In addition to the previously discussed requirements, offerors must include the following in their response:

1) Company’s Full Name and Address

2) Unique Entity ID (UEI), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

3) Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address of Person Authorized to submit Proposal

Please note that, to be considered for award, Offerors must also be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), accessible at www.sam.gov, at the time of proposal submission.

PROPOSALS DUE: Offerors must submit all required materials by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on April 6, 2026, and reference solicitation number 75N99026R00005. Responses must be submitted electronically to Amanda Tilton, Contracting Officer, at amanda.tilton@nih.gov. Fax responses will NOT be accepted.

Applicability of FAR provision 52.212-2

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. See Attachment # 5– Evaluation Criteria.

Applicability of FAR provision 52.212-3

The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2024), applies to this acquisition.

The provision is included in full text at Attachment #3 – Representations and Certifications. Offeror must submit a completed and signed version of this form with its response.

Applicability of FAR clause 52.212-4

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

Applicability of FAR clause 52.212-5

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2024) applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5 is included in full text at Attachment # 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses

The following FAR Provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:

52.204-7 – System for Award Management 52.204-16 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-22 – Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 – Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.209-2 – Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation 52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.219-1 – Small Business Program Representations 52.219-18 – Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Participants 52.222-22 – Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 – Affirmative Action Compliance 52.225-25 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications 52.233-2 – Service of Protest

The following provision is incorporated by full text:

52.216-1 Type of Contract.

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

The following FAR Clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:

52.203-13 – Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-21 – Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.204-27 – Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.219-14 – Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-18 – Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Participants 52.222-41 – Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-43 – Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) 52.228-5 – Insurance – Work on a Government Installation 52.232-18 – Availability of Funds (If Applicable) 52.232-33 – Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

The following clauses are incorporated by full text:

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The following HHSAR Clauses apply to this acquisition:

352.202-1 – Definitions 352.204-70 – Security Requirements for Federal Information Systems 352.222-70 – Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations 352.224-70 – Privacy Act 352.224-71 – Confidential Information 352.231-70 – Salary Rate Limitation 352.242-71 – Tobacco-Free Facilities 352.242-73 – Withholding of Contract Payments

Applicability of Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.

Questions Regarding Solicitation and Site Visit

A site visit will be held on March 17, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Building 13 on the NIH Bethesda Campus. Interested parties shall confirm attendance (RSVP) no later than 5:00 PM March 12, 2026, by contacting the contracting officer, Amanda Tilton at amanda.tilton@nih.gov.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Amanda Tilton, at Amanda.tilton@nih.gov. 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 20, 2026. Fax responses will NOT be accepted.

RFP Attachments

Attachment #1 – Performance Work Statement Attachment #2 – 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Attachment #3 – Representations and Certifications Attachment #4 – 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Attachment #5 – Evaluation Criteria Attachment #6 – Pricing Template Attachment #7 – Invoice Instructions Attachment #8 – Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment #9 – Building List Attachment #10 – Exterior Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Containers Attachment #11 – Wage Determination