Mixed Mode Transit Systems

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 485111 for Mixed Mode Transit Systems encompasses public transportation services involving multiple modes of transit, such as buses, light rail, and commuter rail. These services primarily focus on providing transportation solutions for urban and metropolitan areas, facilitating mobility for residents, commuters, and in many cases, specific organizational employees. The category includes transit authorities, transportation districts, and public transportation providers that offer integrated multimodal transportation networks.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category predominantly involve transit pass procurement, transit benefit programs, and transportation services for federal agencies. Typical contracts range from $5,000 to $6,276,760, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Regional Transportation District (RTD), and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet). Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with no specific set-aside designations. Common funding agencies include the Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and various independent federal agencies. Performance locations are predominantly in metropolitan areas such as Washington D.C., Denver, Portland, and Salt Lake City.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this category focus on acquiring annual transit passes, transit benefit programs, and transportation services for federal employees. Specific solicitations include the Bureau of Land Management's procurement of transit passes from Utah Transit Authority and TriMet, the Department of Homeland Security's requirement for mass transit benefits, and NASA's planned Blanket Purchase Agreement for a Smart Benefits Transit Benefit Program. These opportunities generally cover metropolitan regions, utilize simplified acquisition procedures, and are often structured as sole-source procurements due to the specific regional transit authority's unique capabilities. The opportunities consistently emphasize providing electronic fare cards, transit passes, and transportation services for federal employees across various government agencies.