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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) for an RSMeans Online Complete Plus software subscription. NAL seeks to acquire a commercial software-as-a-service solution for construction cost estimation, which includes a comprehensive database of over 85,000 unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies, and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs across all construction categories.

The solicitation covers optional years 2-4, spanning from May 11, 2025, through May 10, 2028, with a NAICS code of 513210 (Software Publishers) and a business size of $47 million. Vendors interested in providing alternative solutions must submit written documentation to David Jordan (David.Jordan@usda.gov) by 12:00 PM ET on March 18, 2025. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational document, not a formal Request for Proposals, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Notice for Complete Library Plus Online Subscription

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Library (NAL) is seeking a subscription to the RSMeans Online Complete Plus commercial software as a service. NAL uses RSMO to build complete estimates, find and validate construction costs, compare local costs against national averages, or get quick, conceptual estimates for a variety of building types. RS Means continues to grow and update their construction cost database of over 85,000-unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs covering every category of construction.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is: 513210 – Software Publishers Business Size $47 million.

The Product Service Code for this requirement is: T099 – Photo/Map/Print/Publication - Other.

Period of Performance:

Opt. Yr. 2 - 05/11/2025 through 05/10/2026 Opt. Yr. 3 - 05/11/2026 through 05/10/2027 Opt. Yr. 4 - 05/11/2027 through 05/10/2028

All questions and/or responses are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly to David Jordan, Contracts Specialist, David.Jordan@usda.gov by 12:00p ET on 18 March 2025.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.

Vendors that believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

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