RSMeans Intent to Sole Source.pdf

Sole Source Justification NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. The National Guard Bureau intends to award a sole source purchase order to The Gordian Group, Inc. to provide: 8 licenses with a period of performance (PoP) of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods for the RSMeans Online Database subscriptions. A capability statement for any provider wishing to respond to this notice must include technical information, cost information and convincing evidence that shows their ability to provide the required hardware and software. This notice will be thoughtfully considered by the Government for all capability statements received before the closing date. A request for documentation or additional information or submission will be considered by the Government.

Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages with a font size no smaller than 12-point.

The information received will only be considered to determine whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will need to demonstrate clearly and convincingly why competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government has sole discretion to refuse to compete this proposed award or to provide capability information. No reimbursement will be provided regarding any costs incurred in providing capability information. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by emailing Peter Stephens at peter.k.stephens.mil@army.mil RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 25 July 2022 by 3:00 PM EST.