A15 Sole Source Documentation FY27 MTag.pdf
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- EZ-Pass Tolls and Services
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- D-26-WA-0027
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This is a Sole Source Documentation form for a federal purchase order exceeding $10,000 but not exceeding $250,000 under FAR Part 13. The procurement is for E-ZPass Maryland, an electronic tolling system implemented by the State of Maryland to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion through cashless payment options. The estimated total amount is $35,000.00, with a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. This is identified as a recurring requirement.
The contracting officer determined that only one source—E-ZPass Maryland—is reasonably available to supply the required services, as it is the sole vendor associated with Maryland's tolling facilities and is the entity that implements prices and monitors the system. Market research concluded that no alternative vendors expressed interest or capability to provide comparable tolling system services. The documentation has been signed by customer Marissa Strohl, and contracting officer Ryan Burke, certifying that the procurement price will be verified as fair and reasonable before order placement.
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November 2022
SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION
FAR PART 13
Purchase Orders Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000
Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.
Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name
DAC Number: Estimated total mount:
Recurring Requirement: YES NO
Delivery Date: Period of Performance:
Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:
Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:
Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:
November 2022
The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:
Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.
Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).
The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.
Signature and title of customer
Office Code
Telephone Number
Date
Signature and title of contract specialist
Signature of contracting officer
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| DAC Number: |
| Estimated total mount: $35,000.00 |
| undefined_3: On |
| undefined_4: Off |
| Delivery Date Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027 |
| undefined_5: Off |
| undefined_6: On |
| Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use: E-ZPass Maryland is an electronic tolling system that is implemented by the State of Maryland . The State of Maryland has moved towards a cashless option t o improve the flow of traffic and cut back on congestion . The cashless option requires that transponders are assigned to each OGV . Travelers are given lower rates when an EZ- Pass account is establish and a transponder is utilized. The M- Tag is only utilized when it is |
considered mission essential and required to complete an operation . The use of toll roads allows the agents to get to their destination in a timely manner . Agents can also respond to emergencies faster with the use of toll roads when there is heavy traffic .
| Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably availab e to supply the required supplies or services or only the specified brandname items can satisfy the Governments need: E-ZPass Maryland is an electronic tolling system that is implemented by the State of Maryl and . The State of Maryland has moved towards a cashless option to improve the flow of traffic and cut back on congestion . The cashless option requires that transponders are assigned to each OGV . Travelers are given lower rates when an EZ- Pass account is establish and a transponder is utilized. | |
| Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that: On | |
| required supplies or services or: Off | |
| Describe in detail any market research conducted Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest: EZ- Pass Maryland is the only vendor that is associated with the tolling facilities in Maryland . The State of Maryland implements the prices and monitors the system . This is a sole source vendor . | |
| Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available: On | |
| Only the specif: Off | |
| The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and: Off | |
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| Telephone Number: (571) 362-6864 | |
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| 2026-05-05T11:30:11-0400 | |
| MARISSA STROHL |
| 2026-09-09T14:14:14-0400 | |
| RYAN BURKE |
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