Redacted JA RSMeans.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON

Control No: FY24-17

CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON

Apr 2021

For Actions without Options:

Period of Performance: 19 September 2024 to 18 September 2025 Total Value: $

ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED:

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0BDescription Qty Price ($)

Mfr Part #: COMPLETEPLUS

5 Complete Plus Subscription

Mfr Part #: 66PRPK

5 Complete Library Plus Online

4. Authority: Select the appropriate authority below:

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or, ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name

Or, ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee ☐ FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Gordian is the exclusive provider of RSMeans Software. Acquired by Gordian in 2014, RSMeans has been a leader in cost estimating for more than seventy years. Renowned as the top publisher of up-to-date and detailed information on construction materials, labor, and equipment costs across the US and Canada, RSMeans offers a range of products including 27 cost data guide titles, software, seminars, on-site training, and consulting services. Their offerings are widely regarded as the industry standard for construction cost estimating in both print and digital formats.

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RSMeans provides multiple distribution options, including purchasing through our online store or via internal sales representatives. Print publications can be obtained through the GSA Schedule (GS-03F-077CA). However, software subscriptions are exclusively available through Gordian as the sole provider.

RSMeans is established as a standard across the federal government. The Engineering Division at the West Desert Test Center has been using this construction estimating software for several years. Switching to a different software would likely result in substantial mission delays due to the need for employee training and adaptation to new estimating methods. This software is essential for the West Desert Test Center’s operations and testing environment. Not acquiring this software would critically impact the WDTC’s mission and severely hinder their ability to provide accurate construction cost estimates.

Gordian is the sole source for the following products and services:

• RSMeans Data Online (formerly RSMeans Online)

• RSMeans Data CostWorks CD, network version (formerly RSMeans CostWorks-CD)

• RSMeans Data API for data integration with 3rd party software

• Engineer-led training on all RSMeans products

• RSMeans cost information is copyrighted information and solely owned by RSMeans

Company LLC.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 ☐ do not apply due to the $ threshold, ☒ apply and will be followed, or ☐ do not apply due to an exception at 5.202

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

☐ Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

☐ FAR 6.305(f) ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) ☐ FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Numerous websites, including Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon historical pricing purchases/pricing.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Paul E. Frailey Contracting Officer