RS Means Online

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for RS Means Online software licensing through a potential sole source contract with The Gordian Group, Inc. The notice is being published under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for direct procurement when a single provider is determined to be the exclusive source. NASA intends to acquire 4 FedRAMP Named Users Complete Plus and 7 FedRAMP Concurrent Complete Plus licenses for software with comprehensive construction and renovation datasets. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance associated with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and is categorized under NAICS Code 513210 for Software Publishers. The contract opportunity represents a strategic acquisition of specialized software for NASA's operational needs.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary point of contact, Cara Craft, by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 7, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether the procurement might be conducted competitively, while retaining full discretion on the final competitive approach. Oral communications are not acceptable, and NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The software licenses will provide users with predictive data, life cycle costing, renovation models, and full historical information, with each Concurrent Complete Plus license allowing 1 concurrent user and up to 10 named users. The period of performance for the contract will be one year from the date of award, offering NASA access to critical construction and cost estimation tools through a specialized software platform.