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NOI to Extend Period of Performance to Fitzgerald Fine Arts Contract

ID: NOI-OD-26-006324 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

The purpose of this acquisition is the continuity in performance from June 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026 of the Fine art curation contract between National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Fitzgerald Fine Arts.

Product Service Code: R401: Support Professional: Personal Care (Non-medical)

NAICS Code: 712110 - Museums

Place of Performance: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA

POTS: 26-006324

Description:

This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to extend the Period of Performance of the current contract 75N90024C00023 with Fitzgerald Fine Arts, to continue the firm fixed price sole source award, for a professional Curator to manage the CC Fine Arts Program.

This acquisition is being conducted using policies unique to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstance of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.

The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Comments to this announcement, referencing this posting number, may be submitted to the NIH, Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, prior to the closing date specified in this announcement, to the attention of Huda Malik, Contract Specialist via email to huda.malik@nih.gov by June 1, 2026 at 1 pm EST.

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is extending the period of performance for the Fine Art Curation Contract with Fitzgerald Fine Arts. This contract is essential for maintaining a professional curator to manage the Clinical Center's Fine Arts Program, which plays a crucial role in enhancing patient care and well-being through art integration in healthcare settings.

Work Details
The contractor will provide hospital art inventory and management services, focusing on creating a therapeutic environment that benefits patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and hospital staff. The services include:
- Managing and curating art installations that transform the hospital environment into a welcoming and calming space.
- Ensuring that selected artworks are suitable for diverse patient demographics, including children and individuals in behavioral health programs.
- Utilizing art as a navigational tool within the hospital to assist patients and visitors.
- Supporting the Clinical Center’s mission by enhancing patient wellness and satisfaction through innovative therapeutic interventions.

Period of Performance
June 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026

Place of Performance
NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA

Bidder Requirements
The contract is awarded on a sole source basis to Fitzgerald Fine Arts due to their expertise in managing art within healthcare environments. No competitive bidding process will be conducted.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This notice of intent appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as NIH plans to extend the existing contract 75N90024C00023 awarded to Lillian Fitzgerald (art consultant services) valued at $397,810 for the period 06/01/24–05/31/26. The current action is described as a continuity extension for a professional curator to manage the NIH Clinical Center Fine Arts Program, which aligns with the prior art consultant services supporting art curation and management in the same healthcare setting.

Overview

Agency
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) [HHS - NIH]
Response Deadline
June 1, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 0 Days
Posted
May 28, 2026, 1:34 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
712110 - Museums
PSC
R401 - Support- Professional: Personal Care (Non-Medical)
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20892 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Odds of Award
30%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 3 days, below average for the NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations. 97% of similar contracts within the National Institutes of Health had a set-aside.
On 5/28/26 NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations issued Presolicitation NOI-OD-26-006324 for NOI to Extend Period of Performance to Fitzgerald Fine Arts Contract due 6/1/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 712110 and PSC R401.
Primary Contact
Name
Huda Malik   Profile
Email
huda.malik@nih.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
FPDS Organization Code
7529-75N980
Source Organization Code
100189057
Last Updated
May 28, 2026
Last Updated By
huda.malik@nih.gov
Archive Date
June 16, 2026