Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Smart Benefits Transit Subsidy

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to solicit and award a commercial contract to the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA), 600 5 th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The USITC anticipates award of a contract, on a sole source basis, to WMATA. Executive Order 13150 mandated that all Federal agencies in the National Capital Region implement a Transportation Subsidy Program, effective October 1, 2000. The purpose of the contract is to provide WMATA annual funding for qualified USITC employees’ transit subsidy/Smart Benefits. WMATA will provide those qualified employees of the Commission the transit subsidy which will be used by those USITC employees commuting on mass transit and vanpools, in the National Capital Region. The anticipated period of performance is from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. The contract is subject to the availability of funds. This Notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A Request for Proposal will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. However, any information received by the Commission on or before September 17, 2012, will be considered by the Government. Information in response to this Notice may be sent to Debra Bridge, Contract Specialist, at [email protected] . A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.