Notice of Intent to Sole Source Notice for Complete Library Plus Online Subscription
ID: REQ1147894Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUS

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER (T099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57588036562649f995d627e907fae362/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Agricultural Library (NAL), intends to procure a subscription for the RSMeans Online Complete Plus software, which is essential for generating construction cost estimates and validating pricing. This software provides access to a comprehensive database that includes over 85,000 unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies, and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs, facilitating effective budgeting for various construction projects. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers and is categorized with the Product Service Code T099 for miscellaneous publications, with a subscription period extending from May 2025 to May 2028. Interested vendors are invited to submit supporting documentation to Contracts Specialist David Jordan at david.jordan@usda.gov by March 18, 2025, as this notice serves as an informational announcement and does not constitute a request for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Jordan
    (301) 504-1018
    david.jordan@usda.gov
    Files
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    FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT Nov 2024_Redacted.pdf
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source 2025 03 11.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Agricultural Library (NAL), intends to procure a subscription for the RSMeans Online Complete Plus software. This software is vital for generating construction cost estimates, validating pricing, and comparing local costs with national averages. The RSMeans database includes comprehensive data on unit prices, building assemblies, and facilities maintenance costs, enabling effective budgeting for various construction projects. This procurement notice is categorized under the NAICS code 513210, which pertains to Software Publishers, and the Product Service Code T099 for miscellaneous publications. The subscription period spans multiple years, with options extending from May 2025 to May 2028. The notice serves as an informational announcement and does not constitute a request for proposals. Interested vendors may submit documentation supporting their ability to provide these services to the designated Contracts Specialist, David Jordan, by March 18, 2025. The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received, with oral communications not being accepted. This notice reflects a potential sole source acquisition process.
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