Cost Estimating Software
ID: 7121973Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-ODBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/953c11ef1af4460b973e07865831298b/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for a one-year subscription to cost estimating software, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of construction cost estimations. The software must provide core functionalities such as detailed cost breakdowns for facility repairs, cost modeling for engineering services, square footage-based estimations, and lifecycle cost analysis for major systems. This procurement is critical for improving budgeting and project planning processes within the NIH, and it is open to responsible small businesses, with quotes due by December 23, 2024. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Ravene Diggs at ravene.diggs@nih.gov or by phone at (301) 443-5355.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ravene Diggs
    (301) 443-5355
    ravene.diggs@nih.gov
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    Combined Synopsis Solicitation Commercial Products and Commercial Services 12.9.24.pdf
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting quotes for a one-year subscription to RS Means Software, an industry-standard database for construction cost estimation. This request, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), is open to responsible small businesses. The main objective of acquiring this software is to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness of the NIH’s construction cost estimation process, providing detailed regional data vital for budgeting and project planning. Key benefits highlighted include enhanced accuracy in cost estimates, time savings through pre-built formulas, and increased credibility with clients and stakeholders due to RS Means’ reputable data. The solicitation includes several specific requirements and clauses, with the lowest price technically acceptable methodology guiding the award process. Interested offerors must submit their quotes by December 23, 2024, and can address inquiries to the designated contact. The NIH reserves the right to cancel the solicitation prior to contract award. This procurement reflects the federal commitment to employing strategic tools for operational efficiency in construction project management.
    Resonses to RFIs 12.12.2024.pdf
    The document outlines Amendment 0001 for a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the procurement of cost estimating software, specifically addressing various inquiries from potential bidders. The solicitation does not have an incumbent service provider, indicating this is a brand-new contract without any previous contract number. It clarifies that the facility lacks both the necessary software licensing and subscription. Additionally, the government is open to bids from multiple software vendors, not limited to RS Means software, as long as they meet the specified functional requirements. This RFP signals the federal government's interest in acquiring appropriate cost estimating software solutions, emphasizing the need for flexibility in vendor selection while ensuring compliance with necessary contractual guidelines.
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