WMATA Transportation – Shuttle Services Route A90

This contract, issued by Washington Headquarters Services under the Department of Defense, seeks a contractor to operate a dedicated express shuttle bus service designated as Route A90 between the Pentagon Transit Center and the Mark Center Station in Alexandria, Virginia. The service is essential for transporting Department of War personnel across the National Capital Region, as the Mark Center facility lacks accessible mass transit options. The contractor must provide fully driver-operated, accessible, and compliant shuttle buses that meet federal standards for capacity, safety, and ADA requirements, along with continuous vehicle maintenance and inspections. All buses must be equipped with video surveillance systems retaining at least seven days of footage, and drivers must hold valid Commercial Driver’s Licenses, pass DOT physicals and drug/alcohol screenings, and adhere to standardized uniform policies with no open footwear permitted. Security protocols require strict compliance with FPCON/HPCON directives, and the contractor must maintain current insurance coverage and indemnify the government against liability. Performance is governed by strict on-time metrics—buses must arrive no more than two minutes early or seven minutes late—and subject to government monitoring via a formal Quality Assurance Monitoring Form. The contractor must submit a Program Management Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, weekly rider complaints, and monthly and annual ridership reports, along with an annual SF-425 financial status report. A Project Manager and an authorized alternate must be designated, supported by 24/7 emergency contact availability. The cooperative agreement has a five-year potential period of performance, beginning July 1, 2026, with four one-year option periods exercisable unilaterally by the government. The estimated total value ranges from $1.16 million to over $6.4 million across the base and option years, though no firm line-item pricing or CLIN structure is provided. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI, submit required forms including SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, SF-LLL, and project narratives capped at 10 pages, and comply with federal ethical and financial reporting standards, including disclosures for tax delinquency or felony convictions. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by May 22, 2026, with evaluation based on management capability, past performance, integrity, and regulatory eligibility, using a trade-off selection process rather than LPTA. The government retains inspection authority throughout the route and enforces compliance through its Technical Representative and Grants Officer, with no DoD security clearance required for drivers