Project Management Services
ID: 1084168Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUSDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONUSDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTCFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1cbe6021c1df4c8bbf18da91e678cc3f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Departmental Administration, is seeking project management services for the modernization of Wing 6&7 in the USDA South building located in Washington, DC. The objective of this procurement is to ensure effective management and support for the modernization project, which is critical for enhancing operational efficiency within the department. This opportunity highlights the importance of professional program management services in facilitating large-scale government projects. Interested vendors can reach out to James Edington at james.edington@usda.gov or call 970-295-5848 for further details regarding this contract opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Edington
    (970) 295-5848
    james.edington@usda.gov
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    A04 FAR 8.4_Limited Sources Justification Exceeding SAT.pdf
    The USDA seeks to issue a sole source Federal Supply Schedule order with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for critical design review services related to the USDA South Building modernization, citing AECOM's unique qualifications and extensive knowledge of the project. The total estimated value for the base year and three options is approximately $3.9 million, with AECOM being the only firm able to fulfill the necessary peer review and support requirements as they created the bridging documents and have a solid partnership with USDA. Market research indicated that no other qualified firms could offer the same level of expertise, reinforcing the justification for this sole source procurement.
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