FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT Nov 2024_Redacted.pdf

The document is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification form, specifically related to a sole source notice for the United States Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library (NAL). The agency intends to procure an RSMeans Online Complete Plus software subscription, which provides construction cost estimation tools with a comprehensive database of over 85,000 unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies, and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs.

The procurement details include a NAICS code of 513210 (Software Publishers) with a business size of $47 million, and a Product Service Code of T099. The period of performance covers optional years from May 11, 2025, through May 10, 2028. Potential vendors are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to David Jordan (David.Jordan@usda.gov) by 12:00 p.m. ET on March 18, 2025. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational document and not a formal request for proposals, with the government retaining discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.