WMATA Call Order
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- 612571600
- Agency
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20755, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Sole Source Notice of Intent to negotiate a contract with Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the Mass Transit Benefit Program - Smart Benefits BPA. The notice specifically addresses a sole source contract for the SmartBenefits program, which is a web-based system for transferring transit benefits from employers to employees in the Washington DC metropolitan area. DISA has determined that WMATA is the only organization capable of providing the required services for managing transit benefit databases and transfers. The contract is classified under NAICS code 485111 for Mixed Mode Transit Systems and will utilize the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) for other than full and open competition. The current contract (HC104722A0001) is a Firm-Fixed-Price BPA with a performance period from June 8, 2022 to June 7, 2025.
Interested contractors are required to submit a detailed capability statement within 15 days of the notice's publication if they believe they can provide similar services. No reimbursement will be provided for preparing capability statements, and while all responsible sources will be considered, no formal solicitation will be posted due to the sole source nature of the requirement. The primary objective is to support the Mass Transit Subsidy Benefits program, specifically focusing on the Department of Transportation's need to manage transit benefits for employees commuting between their residence and workplace. The SmartBenefits program is mandated by WMATA as the primary method for federal agencies to transfer and manage transit benefits in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Potential contractors should note that this notice is informational and does not constitute a request for quote or proposal. Interested parties should contact the points of contact, Contracting Specialist Drew Crist or Contracting Officer Benjamin Cummings, for any additional information about the opportunity.
Notice text
SOLE SOURCE NOTICE OF INTENT
The Defense Information Systems Agency/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the Mass Transit Benefit Program – Smart Benefits BPA. A sole source Justification & Approval document has been coordinated and, a copy of it will be posted here on SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 6.305.
The proposed contract action is to support the Mass Transit Subsidy Benefits program. For mass transit in the Washington DC area, the required source is the SmartBenefits program. SmartBenefits is a web-based program and the sole program for transferring benefits from employers to employees utilizing mass transit in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The Department of Transportation (DOT) uses this program to ensure that funds are available for the active participants each month. WMATA requires federal agencies to use SmartBenefits, as the primary means of providing transit benefits. The benefit is for commuting between the participant’s residence and workplace.
At this time, the incumbent contractor WMATA is the only source capable of providing all necessary services. WMATA is the only organization with the qualifications and capabilities to perform the master database functions that are required for operating the SmartBenefits program.
The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing within 15 days of this notification and include a detailed capability statement. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. Quotations or proposals received in response to this notice cannot be accepted since this synopsis cannot be considered a request for quote or a request for proposal. A solicitation will NOT be posted to SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the requirement.
The North American Classification System (NAICS) code 485111 will be used for determining company size status.
CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Contract Number: HC104722A0001
Contract Type: FFP
Incumbent and their size and CAGE: WMATA, Large, 021F7
Method of previous acquisition: Sole Source BPA
Period of performance: 06/08/2022-06/07/2025
Points of Contact:
Contracting Specialist: Drew Crist, andrew.p.crist.civ@mail.mil
Contracting Officer: Benjamin Cummings, benjamin.cummings6.civ@mail.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 612571600_Sole_Source_NOI.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WMATA Call Order Redacted J&A | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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