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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 25, 2025 SAM #8551
SPECIAL NOTICE

V -- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit Program for DFC Employees

Notice Date

4/23/2025 6:15:55 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

485111 — Mixed Mode Transit Systems
 

Contracting Office

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION Washington DC 20527 USA
 

ZIP Code

20527
 

Solicitation Number

77344425Q0076
 

Response Due

4/26/2025 7:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

05/11/2025
 

Point of Contact

Michael Pasquella, Phone: 12024099203, Eggers, Remi, Phone: 2024680447
 

E-Mail Address

michael.pasquella@dfc.gov, remi.eggers@dfc.gov
(michael.pasquella@dfc.gov, remi.eggers@dfc.gov)
 

Description

**THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)** This is a notice issued as required by FAR 5.203. DFC intends to award this sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). WMATA is uniquely qualified to represent DFC as the only firm to meet the requirement due to the extensive expertise and experience required. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is financing solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. Working with businesses, we mobilize private capital to invest in projects that create jobs and opportunities in emerging markets, including building critical infrastructure, expanding access to telecommunications, and providing small business financing for women entrepreneurs. Launched in 2019, DFC helps to advance America's foreign policy by partnering with projects that create economic stability, protect sovereignty, and ensure transparency. DFC investments adhere to high U.S. business standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights. DFC is seeking commercial services to utilize a commuter benefit program to save on payroll taxes and allow employees to commute within DC, Virginia, and Maryland. The service will need to be able to pay for transit and parking tax free and ensure a reliable source of transportation. The required services include: Access to a commuter benefits program Issuance of an invoice on the first business day of each month for benefits authorized for the upcoming month, minus a credit for unclaimed non-rollover or suspended benefits from the prior month. The Period of Performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows: Base Year: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 Option Year 1: October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 Option Year 2: October 1, 2027 to September 30, 2028 Option Year 3: October 1, 2028 to September 30, 2029 Option Year 4: October 1, 2029 to September 30, 2030 The Government reserves the right to extend the term of this contract at the prices set forth in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in FAR clause 52.217-9 entitled, �Option to Extend the Term of the Contact�. The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotes; however, all responsible and capable sources may submit statements of capabilities, which, if received within three (3) calendar days of publication of this notice, shall be considered by DFC. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice does not restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/6f1c9c5110f141cf9f9404816b35825a/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Washington, DC 20527, USA

Zip Code: 20527

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07418366-F 20250425/250423230048 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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