Rigging Services for relocation and installation of Optical Tables

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a component of the National Institutes of Health, is soliciting rigging services for the relocation and installation of specialized laboratory equipment, specifically three optical tables and one TMC (table with enclosure) within a research facility. The solicitation (75N94026Q00027) requires contractors to demonstrate proven experience moving heavy, sensitive laboratory equipment, provide qualified technicians with relevant certifications and training, and develop a comprehensive technical approach that includes detailed safety procedures and coordination plans to minimize operational disruption. Evaluation will be based on three primary factors: Technical Requirements, Price, and Past Performance, with non-price factors weighted more heavily than cost. Critical dates include a submission deadline of January 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (extended from January 12), and a question submission cutoff of 11:00 AM on January 9, 2026, after which additional questions may not receive responses. No building walk-throughs will be offered due to time constraints, requiring offerors to develop solutions independently.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of $22,000,000 under NAICS code 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors). The contract will cover equipment relocation within the same building in Bethesda, Maryland, with the three optical tables and TMC located on the same floor and requiring movement to different locations, including movement between floors via freight elevator capable of accommodating tables up to 8 feet in length. The estimated optical table weights are approximately 1,000 pounds each, though exact weights remain to be confirmed by the contractor. The period of performance is estimated to run from January 30, 2026, to January 29, 2027, though the precise timeline will be determined at the time of award, and all work must be performed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The specific contract award amount is currently to be determined (TBD), with delivery designated to the Bethesda, Maryland location.