Smart Benefits/Transit Benefits

The U.S. Department of Transportation intends to award a sole‑source contract to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the purchase, distribution, and management of smart transit fare media for federal employees in the Washington, D.C. region. The effort will serve over 200,000 customers, leveraging Economy Act agreements and the Administrative Working Capital Fund. While the solicitation is not open to competition, other parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. • Contract awarded directly to WMATA under a sole‑source justification. • Scope includes purchasing fare media, distribution to federal employees, and ongoing benefit administration. • Target user base: >200,000 federal employees/beneficiaries in the D.C. metro area. • Funding via Economy Act agreements and Administrative Working Capital Fund (49 U.S.C. 327). • Submission of any alternative proposals must be emailed by 12:00 PM ET, 24 Sep 2026.