WMATA Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for mass transportation fare media products (SmartBenefits® program). This action is justified under FAR Subpart 6.302-1, citing WMATA as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement mandated by Executive Order 13150. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations.
Scope of Work
WMATA will provide authorized fare media products to eligible USITC employees commuting within the Washington, DC metro area. This includes supporting the USITC’s requirement to provide a transit subsidy through WMATA’s SmartBenefits® program, which offers a monthly benefit allowance for public mass transit commutes to and from work. The transit subsidy will be funded by the USITC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027 (12 months)
- Response Date (for information only): May 27, 2026, 5 PM ET
- Published: April 24, 2026
Set-Aside / Eligibility
This is a Sole Source award. WMATA is identified as the only contract provider of authorized fare media products and the sole available mass-transit system in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that can provide the required SmartBenefits® transit subsidy.
Evaluation
This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations, and a solicitation will not be available. Therefore, no evaluation criteria for proposals are applicable. Any information received by the stated deadline will be considered by the Government, but a determination not to compete this action is solely within the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may submit information to Sumit Rana, Contracting Officer, at Sumit.rana@usitc.gov by the response date. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged. The Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition is attached to the notice.