NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE - RS MEANS COMPANY, LLC
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to RS Means Company, LLC for the RS MEANS Online Complete Library license/subscription. This action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 13.106-(b), citing only one source capable of meeting the Government's requirement. This is a Notice of Intent and not a solicitation for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The sole source award will provide access to the comprehensive RS MEANS Online Complete Library, which includes cost estimating data from various databases. These databases cover a wide range of construction and maintenance aspects, such as: Assemblies, Building Construction Cost Data, Concrete and Masonry, Electrical, Green Building, Heavy Construction, Interior, Mechanical, Plumbing, Site Work and Landscape, Square Foot, Commercial Renovation, Facilities Construction Cost Data, Residential New Construction, Facilities Maintenance and Repair, and Facilities Preventive Maintenance, and General Maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13)
- NAICS: 513210 ($47M size standard)
- PSC: DB10 (Computing Delivered As A Service)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026 (15 calendar days from publication)
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to negotiate solely with RS Means Company, LLC. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A decision not to compete this proposed purchase order based on responses is at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.
Additional Notes
Point of Contact: Coronica L. Maehew, email: Coronica.L.Maehew@usace.army.mil.