WMATA SmartBenefits

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center, on behalf of the U.S. Access Board, intends to procure commuter transportation services through WMATA SmartBenefits. This is a sole source, non-competitive acquisition that will be negotiated directly with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in accordance with applicable federal procurement regulations. The requirement covers commuter transportation services for the Washington D.C. and surrounding areas. Interested parties seeking consideration must provide evidence demonstrating they are authorized to provide WMATA services, though the specific evaluation criteria beyond this authorization requirement are not detailed in the presolicitation notice. Key dates include the presolicitation notice posting on April 30, 2026, and an anticipated contract award date of on or about June 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026 for interested parties to submit documentation.

This acquisition carries no set-aside designation, and WMATA is identified as the anticipated sole source contractor based on the notice's structure and intent. The presolicitation documents do not specify award values, budget ranges, or detailed contract duration parameters. No pricing information is provided at this presolicitation stage. The acquisition will be structured as a time-and-materials purchase order, though specific quantities, service levels, or timeline details for service delivery are not articulated in the available presolicitation materials. Potential respondents interested in challenging the sole source justification or demonstrating capability to provide equivalent services must submit evidence of WMATA service authorization by the May 11, 2026 deadline to be considered for this opportunity.