Commuter Rail Systems

The NAICS 485112 category encompasses Commuter Rail Systems, which provide passenger transportation services primarily within urban and metropolitan regions. These systems typically involve rail-based transit networks that facilitate regular, scheduled transportation for commuters between residential areas and employment centers. The services include operating passenger trains, managing rail infrastructure, and providing associated transportation logistics and support services. Commuter rail systems play a critical role in urban mobility, offering an alternative to personal vehicle transportation and reducing traffic congestion in densely populated areas.

The federal contract awards in this category are predominantly focused on transit subsidy programs, particularly those administered by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). These awards range from $3,600 to $1,575,000, with most contracts having a one-year period of performance ending on September 30th of the respective fiscal year. The majority of awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders issued by various Department of Justice divisions, including the Justice Management Division, Civil Rights Division, and National Security Division. WMATA is consistently the prime contractor, delivering services such as SmartBenefits fare cards, transit passes, and commuter benefit administration. These contracts support federal workforce mobility in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and are typically not associated with specific set-aside designations.

The only federal contract opportunity posted under this NAICS code is a Special Notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a sole source contract with WMATA. The opportunity seeks to establish a sole source contract for the DOJ's Offices, Boards and Divisions Transit Subsidy Program, leveraging WMATA's SmarTrip card system. The contract will provide web-based monthly transit fare management for employees across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The procurement will be made under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from the only responsible source that can satisfy agency requirements. The DOJ intends to issue sole source contract actions annually until the program expires.