FY25 WMATA Sole Source Requirement
Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS

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Commuter Rail Systems (485112)

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: RAIL PASSENGER (V213)

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https://sam.gov/opp/03a61f6b320f4f669274586ebd15b1a0/view
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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) intends to award sole source contract actions to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the implementation of its Transit Subsidy Program. This program requires WMATA to provide SmarTrip cards and a web-based system that allows DOJ employees to enter their monthly fare amounts, facilitating access to various transit systems affiliated with WMATA. The Smart Benefits provided through this program are essential for employees utilizing public transportation in the Washington, D.C. area, as they are the only accepted fare media for the District of Columbia METRO system and other local transit providers. Interested parties can reach out to Dante Lewis at dante.lewis@usdoj.gov for further inquiries, noting that this opportunity is not open for proposals or solicitations and will be executed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.

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    Dante Lewis
    dante.lewis@usdoj.gov
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