B08_Cost Estimating Software_RFQ letter.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – ROCK ISLAND

3055 RODMAN AVENUE

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

CCRC-AIG 24 June 2024

SUBJECT: Request for Quote (RFQ) for RSMeans Cost Estimating Software License, Solicitation W519TC-24-Q-MESS

Attachments:

Attachment 0001 – Purchase Description dated 12 June 2024 Attachment 0002 – Price Matrix Attachment 0003 – RFQ Questionnaire Attachment 0004 – Completed Provision FAR 52.204-24, paragraph (d)(1) and (d)(2) Attachment 0005 – Completed Provision FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1, paragraph (b) only Attachment 0006 – Clauses

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby requests a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote from The Gordian Group, Inc. to fulfill the requirements outlined in the Purchase Description(Attachment 0001). This requirement is for the RSMeans Software License in support of operations within Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA). The Gordian Group, Inc. shall utilize Attachment 0002 – Price Matrix for providing the total price amount to the Government.

The Gordian Group, Inc. proposal shall include the following volumes:

Volume 1 – Price Proposal Volume 2 – Technical Approach Proposal

Due to the fact that The Gordian Group, Inc. is the sole provider of the RSMeans Software License, the Government intends to award this requirement via sole source to The Gordian Group, Inc.

The Performance Schedule shall be for one base delivery schedule with four optional delivery schedules, as follows:

All applicable Clauses will be incorporated into the contract at time of award. The terms and conditions listed within “Attachment 0004 – Clauses” here-in apply but are not all inclusive. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) 252.232-7007

Base Year: 29 July 2024 Option Year 1: 29 July 2025 Option Year 2: 29 July 2026 Option Year 3: 29 July 2027 Option Year 4: 29 July 2028

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Limitation of Government’s Obligation will be included in the Award. Invoicing instructions shall be provided at time of award but please note all invoicing will be completed through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system DFARS 252.232‐7003.

The quote in response to this RFQ is due no later than 1700 U.S. Central Time on 01 July 2024. The proposal shall be electronically submitted to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Mr. Bryce Willett, at bryce.t.willett.civ@army.mil, and the Contract Specialist (CS), Ms. Dora Smith at dora.d.smith5.civ@army.mil. The quote shall be valid for 60 days from the RFQ submission due date.

The Gordian Group, Inc. shall notify the PCO and the CS if clarifications are needed for this RFQ prior to submitting the quote. The Gordian Group, Inc. will be responsible for performing the contract requirements successfully. Therefore, questions are encouraged to be asked to clarify the Government’s expectations for successfully performance.

Execution of this contract is subject to the availability of funds, and this RFQ does not commit the Government to execute this requirement. If an offeror is unable to submit a quote by the suspense date and time stated within, the offeror may request an extension by notifying the point of contacts outlined above.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the PCO and the Contract Specialists via email.

Sincerely, Bryce T. Willett Contracting Officer