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This is an emergency short-term firm fixed price bridge contract for janitorial and cleaning services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System Mayaguez Outpatient Clinic. The contract is necessary due to a protest filed regarding the follow-on contract and a stay of award. The current contract expires on April 30, 2026, necessitating this bridge contract. The period of performance includes a base period from May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, with three option periods extending to October 31, 2026. The VA has an unusual and compelling need for these services, as failure to provide them could result in a threat to health, welfare, and safety, and compromise the agency's mission. The incumbent contractor, OS DB JV LLC, is deemed capable of performing the work due to their knowledge, capability, competency, and experience in the hospital environment, and adherence to relevant regulations. This sole source award to OS DB will allow sufficient time for the resolution of the protest and the procurement of a long-term contract, ensuring uninterrupted services.
The bid notice states that the period of performance for this bridge contract includes a base period from May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, with potential option periods extending to October 31, 2026. The period of performance of this bridge contract shall be as follows: a. base period: may 1, 2026 july 31, 2026 b. option period 1: august 1, 2026 august 31, 2026 c. option period 2: september 1, 2026 september 30, 2026 d. option period 3: october 1, 2026 october 31, 2026
The bid notice states that the incumbent contractor, OS DB, has the knowledge, capability, and competency to complete the work and is a responsible source that can meet the facility's mission. os db has the knowledge, capability, and competency to complete the work and is a responsible source that can meet the facility s mission.
