Purchase Order 20340923P00032

The United States Mint awarded a $1.525 million firm fixed-price purchase order to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) on October 1, 2022, for the WMATA SmartBenefits Program Transit Checks, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027. This contract supports the federal government's Public Transportation Incentive Program (PTIP) by providing transit benefits administration and SmartTrip fare card distribution services to Mint employees in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting WMATA's competitive standing as a specialized transit provider. Performance will take place in Washington, D.C., and the contract represents one of numerous firm fixed-price purchase orders WMATA manages across federal agencies for transit subsidy programs.

WMATA, the region's primary multimodal transit authority operating the second-largest rapid transit rail system and sixth-largest bus network in the United States, has established extensive expertise in administering federal employee transit benefit programs. The organization holds a robust portfolio of federal contracts spanning multiple agencies including the Departments of Treasury, Justice, and Defense, as well as civilian agencies such as NASA and the Smithsonian Institution. This purchase order reflects WMATA's critical role as the National Capital Region's primary transit services provider, delivering transportation solutions that support federal workforce mobility and commuting needs across the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.