Intent to Sole Source - Definitive Cost Estimating Data
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI-R1-AMD-2024-1
- Agency
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Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to R.S. Means Company LLC for providing definitive cost estimating data. The contract will utilize FAR Part 15 negotiation procedures and is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which permits contracting without full and open competition when only one responsible source exists. The sole source procurement is specifically for the National Cost Management Tool/Definitive Estimating System (NCMT/DES) module, with a five-year service period consisting of one base year and four option years. GSA requires highly detailed cost-estimating data to support accurate independent government estimates, cost analysis, and cost control across central, regional, and field offices. R.S. Means Company LLC is identified as the sole provider capable of meeting GSA's specific data configuration and structural requirements.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to procure comprehensive construction and facility cost estimating data essential for GSA's project management and oversight. Interested parties may submit their capability responses via email to Tyrone Dallas (tyrone.dallas@gsa.gov) by December 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the government will review all submitted responses to potentially reconsider the sole source approach. The procurement seeks detailed line-item-based construction costs, systems-based construction cost data, and facility operations and maintenance cost estimates. Contractors interested in demonstrating their capability should carefully review the notice and submit their responses, understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed action. The data procurement aims to ensure accurate, timely estimates that address design, construction, and operational complexities while guaranteeing optimal value for taxpayers.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.
The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Services (GSA/PBS), Office of Project Delivery intends to make a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract award to R.S. Means Company LLC, utilizing FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation procedures, and authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, for this procurement permitting other than full and open competition when only one responsible source exists, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. R.S. Means Company LLC will provide definitive cost estimating data for NCMT module for five (5) years of service (one (1) base year period, and four (4) option year period).
GSA requires highly detailed cost-estimating data to support accurate, independent government estimates, cost analysis, and cost control for various operational levels—central, regional, and field offices. This data is essential for effective contract management and construction oversight within PBS. Specifically, GSA seeks:
- Detailed, line-item-based construction costs
- Systems-based construction cost data
- Facility operations and maintenance cost estimates
This data ensures accurate, timely estimates that address design, construction, and operational complexities, guaranteeing optimal taxpayer value. It supports construction projects, building maintenance, and operations within GSA.
R.S. Means Company LLC is the only provider with the data configuration and structure that can meet GSA needs in delivering the data needed for GSA’s custom developed National Cost Management Tool/Definitive Estimating System (NCMT/DES). The intent is to procure through sole source using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, the Government will consider all responses received by December 12, 2024; (noon) 12:00PM ET. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. All interested parties may submit a response for consideration via email to Tyrone Dallas, Contract Specialist, tyrone.dallas@gsa.gov.
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