WMATA Justification.pdf

Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards

USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022)

Print Form U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov

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Consolidated J&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501)

Contracting Office Requiring Office

U.S. International Trade Commission

Office of Procurement

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

Office of Security and Support Services

Justification and Approval for: Single Source Brand Name

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6200-OSSS-25-0062 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $0.00

2. Description of supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency:

The SmartBenefits® program offered by the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services can satisfy agency requirements. WMATA is the only available mass-transit system in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that can provide the required SmartBenefits® transit subsidy.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

WMATA is the only known source/vendor that provides this service in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

Printed Name, Requiring POC

Tara Horton

Date

5/12/2025

Signature

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Printed Name, Contracting Officer

Sumit Rana

Date

05/27/2025

Signature

DateUSITC.GOVPosted: www.sam.gov (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, and it was determined that the requirement is commercially available in the commercial market place from various resellers.

Vendor Name: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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Washington, D.C. 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 Justification and Approval for:

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.