V--UTA TRANSIT SUBSIDY 2026

The Department of the Interior, through the Upper Colorado Regional Office, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for the provision of Annual Eco Pass Transit Passes. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 140R4026Q0005, is designed to support employee access to public transportation and advance sustainability goals for the Bureau of Reclamation. The performance period is set for one year, spanning from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the place of performance located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The award is justified under FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) and 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as UTA is the only authorized mass transit authority for the Wasatch I-15 Corridor and therefore the sole responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 485111 for Urban Transit Systems and is conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. While the exact contract value is not disclosed, it is estimated to be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of 250,000 dollars. No set-asides or competitive evaluation factors are applicable due to the single-source nature of the acquisition.