Notice of intent to extend a contract for a proprietary product GPS tracking and wifi connectivity

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division is seeking to extend a sole source contract with Saucon Technologies for GPS and Wi-Fi equipment and services that were previously installed on 31 over-the-road coaches procured by MassDOT. MassDOT is justifying the sole source procurement due to patent or data rights restrictions that preclude competition, as well as the substantial duplication of costs that would result from procuring equipment from a different manufacturer. The contract term is for two years, and responses, questions, or comments must be submitted by 3:00 pm EST on November 8, 2016. The fixed-price contract with Saucon Technologies is for a total of $21,671 over the two-year term, which includes equipment costs and monthly Wi-Fi/GPS charges.

There is no information provided regarding any set-asides or the current incumbent. The procurement will be funded with mostly federal funds, and MassDOT is utilizing this due diligence posting to ensure transparency. No additional funding requirements are specified, and there are no details on evaluation criteria or the qualifications of the vendor.