Intent to Sole Source: WMATA Transit Benefits
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), on behalf of the Treasury Office of Inspector General (TOIG), announces its intent to award a sole source contract to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the Smart Benefits government employee transportation program. This program provides qualified Federal employees with tax-exempt commuting benefits for mass transportation and vanpools, aligning with Presidential Executive Order 13150 and Treasury Directive 74-10. While this is an intent to sole source, responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is to provide the "Smart Benefits" transportation program, which offers federal employees the option to exclude commuting costs from taxable wages when using mass transportation and vanpools. WMATA is identified as the only source capable of providing multiple modes of transportation across various locations within Virginia, Maryland, and the DC areas, satisfying the agency's needs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base year, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
- Estimated Value: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Intent to Sole Source).
- Product Service Code: V229 (Transport/Travel/Relocation - Purchase of Transit/Public Transport Fare Media).
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a solicitation, and requests for more information or a copy of a solicitation will not be considered. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation electronically to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov (Attn: SA and KZ) by March 5, 2026. Responses must include sufficient evidence demonstrating the company's capability to meet the described requirement. The Government will evaluate responses, but the decision to compete the procurement remains at its sole discretion. If no written response clearly demonstrates an ability to meet all requirements and is more advantageous, the award will proceed on a sole source basis to WMATA.
Required Information for Interested Sources
Qualified contractors must provide:
- Company name, location, contact information (POC name, email, phone), and business size.
- UEI Number.
- Specific details of the product(s) offered.
- Indication of availability through a Government contract vehicle or Open Market.
- A brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) including a description of the company's standard line of business and a list of current customers for similar services.
Notes
Allowable file extensions for submissions include Microsoft Office non-macro enabled compatible documents and .PDF documents. A list of non-allowable file extensions is provided in the notice.