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99 -- Public Transportation Subsidy

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to acquire Metrocheks to support its transportation subsidy program for employees. The contract covers one base year with the option to extend for four additional years. USPTO intends to establish a fixed-price agreement exclusively with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), located in Washington, DC, under a sole source procurement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, meaning only WMATA can fulfill the agency’s requirements. This procurement is currently in the presolicitation stage and is not a formal solicitation. The contract, titled "99 -- Public Transportation Subsidy," is managed by the Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office, with administrative offices in Alexandria, VA. The designated point of contact for this procurement is John R Baumert, a contract specialist reachable via email or phone. This arrangement aims to facilitate transportation benefits for USPTO employees by providing Metrocheks directly from WMATA, ensuring a streamlined and consistent subsidy program over the contract period.

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USPTO to acquire Metrocheks from WMATA under sole source, fixed-price contract with extension options.

NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems

Place of Performance

VA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto
Contacts1 person available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto
Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
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John R BaumertContract Specialist

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to procure Metrocheks for the transportation subsidy program for USPTO employees. These Metrocheks will be provided to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for one base year and four option years. The USPTO intends to negotiate a fixed price contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), located at 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. This is a sole source requirement that will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). This is NOT a formal solicitation.

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