CostWorks Award

SOL #: W912DR26PA0005JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed For Specialized High Performance Computing (Hpc) Systems Used In Solving Complex Computational Problems Through Massive Concurrent Use Of Computing Resources And Parallel Processing Techniques. (7B20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad8bb2ebb7824ea7a23b404bf455cdee/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE, is issuing a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an Other Than Full and Open Competition award for the CostWorks CD software. This sole-source procurement is for RS Means 2026 Network License Agreement to provide 20 concurrent user licenses for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE-CENAB) Real Property Services Field Office (RSFO). The software is critical for generating timely and accurate cost estimates for projects and renovations. The target award date is December 2025.

Purpose & Scope

This J&A justifies the acquisition of 20 concurrent user licenses for the CostWorks CD software and its full library. The software is essential for USACE-CENAB personnel to produce accurate cost estimates, provide feedback to stakeholders, and conduct estimate reviews. Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), facilitated by this software, are vital for awarding lease contracts.

Contract Details

Type: Sole-Source Justification (not a solicitation)
Product/Service: Hardware, Software, and Other Equipment for Specialized High Performance Computing (PSC: 7B20)
Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months, with an option for an additional year to be awarded prior to January 15, 2027.
Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funding.
Authority: 41 U.S.C. § 1901, implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b).

Justification & Market Research

RS Means Company LLC is identified as the industry standard for construction cost estimating, and market research confirmed them as the sole source and distributor for the required software. A Notice of Intent was posted on SAM.gov from December 18, 2025, to January 2, 2026, which resulted in one capability statement being received but deemed incompatible with the requirement.