Attachment 2_JA_Redacted.pdf

Justification And Approval RSMeans Online Software Maintenance Renewal

• With the constant flow of new construction methods and materials, DLA engineers are challenged to find the time to evaluate all the different construction cost possibilities. RS Means continually updates labor and material costs and also provides capability to adjust costs to reflect prices in specific geographic areas.

• RSMO provides DLA engineers capability to define preference in wages, crew specifics, mark-ups, construction materials, custom cost lines, and equipment rental costs.

DLA engineers can customize for a specific estimator and automatically apply to all future estimates, if desired. Cost data can be localized to a specific project site as well.

• RSMO provides square foot models for quick conceptual estimates

• DLA engineers will be able to save projects and track historical actual costs to improve future construction estimates. RSMO allows engineers to tag and store favorites for fast access to frequently used line items and clone estimates to save time.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE:

RS Means (dba The Gordian Group) is the only manufacturer that provides RSMO software subscription licenses and training to operate those licenses.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: 1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (FAR 15.404-l(b)(2)(i)); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (FAR 15.404-l(a)(2)(iv)); and 3) comparison of proposed prices within prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (FAR l 5.404- l(b)(2)(vi)) in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. The contracting officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award using price history, IGCE, and published price lists (if available).

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS:

RS Means (dba The Gordian Group) is the only manufacturer that provides RSMO software subscription licences, training and software maintenance support. See sole source document in requirement package.

DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the Government as a continuing effort within DLA. DLA always uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition. No other sources have demonstrated the capability necessary to provide the maintenance support at this time.

Justification And Approval RSMeans Online Software Maintenance Renewal

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

RS Means (dba The Gordian Group) is the only vendor authorized to provide RSMO software subscription licenses and training.

10. A LISTING OF THE VENDOR SOURCES, IF ANY, WHICH EXPRESSED IN

WRITING AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

RS Means (dba The Gordian Group) 1099 Hingham Street, Suite 201 Rockland, MA 02370 T 781-422-5000

11. A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITION FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both within industry and the Government.

Furthermore, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue the practice of surveying the market to ensure future full and open competition. Requirements will continue to be posted on SAM.gov to ensure fair opportunity is given and no other providers are available.