JUSTIFICATION.pdf
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- AASHTO BRIDGE MANAGEMENT BrM SOFTWARE RENEWAL Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 693C7323Q000027
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This sole source justification document identifies the procurement of AASHTOWARE Bridge Management software package and maintenance and support services from AASHTO. The Federal Highway Administration seeks to renew its purchase of the AASHTOWARE Bridge Management software, which is currently the only commercially available software that offers the required long-range forecasting capabilities for bridge needs planning and regional priority lists. The justification cites the software's development process, which incorporates user feedback to enhance and improve the product in meeting bridge owner requirements, as qualifying it under the single source authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ NO. 693C7323Q000027.pdf | ||
| PROVISION 52.204-26.pdf | ||
| 52.204-8.pdf | ||
| 52.204-21.pdf | ||
| Sec 889 Offeror Representation Form.pdf | ||
| PROVISION 52.204-24.pdf |
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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
FOR PURCHASES MADE UNDER FAR PART 13, SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
(UNDER $250,000)
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATION MAKING THE PURCHASE:
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
22001 LOUDOUN COUNTY PARKWAY, BUILDING E-2, SUITE 200
ASHBURN, VA 20147
DESCRIBE SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES BEING PROCURED:
AASHTOWARE BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PACKAGE AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT OF THE SOFTWARE.
NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF REQUIRED SOURCE:
AASHTO
555 12TH STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
RATIONALE SUPPORTING THE SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION (AUTHORITY UNDER FAR 13.106-
1(B))
“(B) SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE:
(1) FOR PURCHASES NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD,
CONTRACTING OFFICERS MAY SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
DETERMINES THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE SOURCE
REASONABLY AVAILABLE (E.G., URGENCY*, EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS, BRAND NAME
OR INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION). “
AASHTOWARE BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PACKAGE HAS ALL THE ELEMENTS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED AS A NEED BY END USERS INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE SOFTWARE. THE DEVELOPER USES THE END USERS’ FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE AND FURTHER ENHANCE THE PRODUCT TO MEET THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF BRIDGE OWNERS IN ITS DEVELOPMENT. THE SOFTWARE IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY SOFTWARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE THAT OFFERS THE REQUIRED LONG-RANGE FORECAST FOR NPS BRIDGE NEEDS AND OUR REGIONAL BRIDGE PRIORITY LISTS. IT IS ONE OF THE APPROVED SOFTWARE PACKAGES WITHIN FHWA.
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