Brand_Name_Justification__JOCC.pdf

Revised 5/10/2016

Brand Name Justification

Requestor Monique Brumley, General Services Administration, Public Building Services, Region 8

The General Services Administration plans to solicit from a single source. This document sets forth the justification for soliciting from one source.

Description of Supply or Service Required:

RS Means as an estimating source

Estimated Price:

$22,500

How was this Price Determined to be Reasonable? (Attach appropriate documentation)

Government cost estimate

Market survey

Previous similar purchase

Published price list(s)

Other (specify):

Reason for Sole Source:

RS Means software is currently fielded throughout GSA and has already provided its construction estimators with training on how to use this software. If another product was available that could meet all of the requirements, there would be a steep learning curve for the users to gain familiarity with another software product that would be counterproductive compared to use of the existing software and result in duplication of cost of RS Mean software in which GSA has already invested. The current trained and productive personnel would have to be educated and retrained on another product; which would create an undue and unnecessary disruption to productivity. In addition, other GSA facilities use RS Means for their cost estimating which allows for compatibility between those offices and the estimates derived.

Although no internal policy requires GSA-PBS to use RS Means, it is the preferred estimating tool. Within the last year, GSA-PBS has been through a procurement for estimating software to support every region nationwide. One of the minimum capabilities of the system is "Detailed estimating functionality with RS Means cost data including building management / O&M data.”

Proposed Contractor (include address, person to contact, phone #):

The proposed action is for a Job Order Construction Contract Indefinite Delivery- Indefinite Quantity Contract pricing book. This Justification is for a brand name RS Means construction cost estimating software and maintenance from RS Means Company, LLC located at 1099 Hingham Street, Suite 201, Rockland, MA 02370. RS Means will be required for the winning contractor to use.

Contractor's Unique Qualifications:

RS Mean is the only software that meets the required functions and features for GSA-PBS- R8. No cost estimating software other than RS Means has the performance and capability to provide the vast amounts of material and labor data required for this contract requirement specific to the geography. The software is required to perform key functions, such as allowing user access through single sign-on capability; save and retrieve of current and past estimates on-line in a secure environment; allowing for estimates to be converted to Excel format, producing estimates that are easily copied, printing and email functionality within the software; and providing the ability to estimate unit price, editable/custom assemblies, editable/ custom square foot models, along with user defined cost data. There is no other brand of software that can meet all of these requirements.

Other Sources Contacted (if any):

Method used to Contact:

Telephone Letter Visit

On-line Research Other (specify):

OTHER. Using additional sheets, as required, provide any other factors used to support use of other than full and open competition. For example, explain why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

(To be Completed by Contracting Officer) Acquisition Initiator Signature:

Printed Name: Robert Kirkpatrick Date Purpose of Exception:

Only One Responsible Source Contracting Officer Signature:

Printed Name: Monique Brumley Date

4/4/19

4/4/2019