Robin Denise Golden

This Limited Sources Justification-693JK425F55007N

This Limited Sources Justification, issued by the Department of Commerce under the Office of the Secretary, authorizes a contract modification with Guidehouse Inc. via a GSA Multiple Award Schedule. The modification is intended to extend the period of performance for approximately six months, spanning from September 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027. This action is conducted in accordance with FAR 43.302 and GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(2) procedures for sole source justifications. The scope of work involves providing Internal Control services to meet OMB Circular A-123 and FMFIA requirements, which include conducting PIIA risk assessments and DATA act compliance. The total estimated value for this extension is 1,440,896 dollars. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 and is managed out of Washington, DC.

Department Of TransportationDC, 20590, USA$1.4M est.

NAICS

541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

PSC

R408

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

OST-693JK425F55007N

Awarded

Federal1

Smart Benefits/Transit Benefits

The U.S. Department of Transportation intends to award a sole source contract to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to provide smart transit benefits and fare media for federal employees in the Washington DC region. This action is being executed via Economy Act Agreements and the authority of the Administrative Working Capital Fund to ensure efficient service for over 200,000 customers. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 485999 and Product Service Code V999. While the agency intends to award the contract to the local transit authority, other interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to the designated points of contact by September 24, 2026. This procurement is not available as a small business set-aside.

Department Of TransportationWashington, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

485999

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

Posted Sep 9, 2026

693JK426_OST

Closed

Federal3

The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its Office of the Senior Procurement Executive, is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing critical adjudicatory and rulemaking support services to all Operating Administrations within DOT and the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. This effort is designed to enhance access to information resources for agency staff, program contractors, other federal agencies, and the public by modernizing docket management systems using a combination of human expertise and AI-enabled tools, all governed by strict oversight protocols. The anticipated procurement will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with a five-year performance period, comprising a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 541199, classified under All Other Legal Services. Contractor support will include staffing with five distinct labor categories—Senior Project Manager, Legal Governance Analyst, Digital Docketing and Data Integrity Specialist, Information and Data Analyst, and Docketing Data Steward—each with clearly defined roles, mandatory qualifications, and fixed annual labor hour allocations. AI use is permitted but strictly regulated: all AI agents must have documented owners, defined scopes of authority, and escalation paths; they are prohibited from making final legal determinations, releasing records, or closing dockets without human approval. Contractors must maintain a master prompt library, model-version registry, and change log, and conduct monthly audits of at least 500 AI-generated outputs. Deliverables must meet rigorous standards for accuracy, clarity, consistency, editability, and timeliness, with all outputs subject to inspection and formal acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC. Responses to this non-binding RFI are limited to 10 pages and must include feedback on the Draft Statement of Work, proposed labor categories, past performance references for docket operations within the last three years, and GSA MAS contract details. All submissions must be emailed to the designated contacts by July 8, 2026, with the subject line “RFI Dockets Operations,” and no reimbursement will be provided for response efforts. No formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or pricing details are contained in this notice, as this is an information-gathering action preceding a future formal solicitation under an appropriate GSA MAS schedule.

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

541199

All Other Legal Services

Posted Jun 25, 2026

SBA693JK426_RFI_Dockets_Ops

Closed

Federal1

SOLE SOURCE Special Notice - Weslaw

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, is procuring Westlaw Advantage, an online legal research platform, through a sole-source task order under GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract GS-02F-026DA, awarded to West Publishing Corporation, a Thomson Reuters business. The acquisition is for a five-year period, beginning July 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2031, with a base year and four option years totaling an estimated cost of $2,420,638.92. The platform is required to provide comprehensive access to federal and state legal resources, including exclusive proprietary content such as American Jurisprudence, American Law Reports, Black’s Law Dictionary, and Wright & Miller’s Federal Practice and Procedure, alongside unmatched AI-powered tools like Deep Research, Litigation Document Analyzer, Claims Explorer, and AI Jurisdictional Surveys. Westlaw Advantage is the only service equipped with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI Management Systems, and its proprietary features, including the West Key Number System and KeyCite Citator Service, are deemed indispensable and irreplaceable by the agency. The sole-source justification is grounded in GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii), which permits non-competitive acquisitions when only one source possesses uniquely specialized capabilities that cannot be met by any other vendor. Market research conducted confirmed that no alternative legal research platforms offer the same combination of certified AI functionalities and exclusive editorial content required to support the Department’s high-stakes legal analysis needs. Although orders against GSA schedules are exempt from full and open competition requirements, a written justification was prepared and approved, affirming that GSA has already established the pricing as fair and reasonable. The agency has provided an opportunity for other entities to submit a Statement of Qualifications by June 29, 2026, to demonstrate equivalent capability, but no such alternatives have been identified. Performance will be delivered remotely with no physical deliverables, and the contract includes firm-fixed-price annual payments with no provision for renegotiation. The acquisition does not involve set-asides, and no additional special requirements such as security clearances, packaging, or delivery logistics are applicable due to the fully digital nature of the service.

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20590, USA$413K–$2.4M est.

NAICS

519290

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC

B522

Special Studies and Analysis (Not R&D)

Posted Jun 23, 2026

693JK426R500004

Closed

Federal3

SOLE SOURCE SPECIAL NOTICE - Amendment 00001

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, is pursuing a sole-source acquisition through Amendment 00001 to Solicitation 693JK426R600004 for a three-year subscription to Politico Pro and Energy & Environment News services, with a base year and two option years, totalling an estimated value of $64,780. The contract will provide the Office of Public Affairs with comprehensive legislative, regulatory, and appropriations intelligence essential to fulfilling statutory responsibilities related to transportation policy. The services include real-time tracking of federal and state legislation, regulatory actions, congressional hearings, appropriations activity, and dynamic directories, supported by proprietary journalism from over 300 policy specialists and customizable alert systems. The award is justified on the grounds that Politico Pro and Energy & Environment News are the only vendors capable of delivering the depth, breadth, and continuity of coverage required, given the agency’s existing investments in customized workflows and the inability of any other provider to replicate the integration and institutional knowledge already embedded in the current system. Market research confirmed only limited alternatives exist for such specialized, consolidated policy intelligence, and switching vendors would incur prohibitive costs and disruption. The original bid deadline of June 19, 2026, was revised to June 18, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. EST due to a clerical error and because June 19 is a federal holiday when the government will be closed. The contracting officer and contract specialist have determined the proposed rates are fair and reasonable, and all invoices will be evaluated for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness per FAR Part 31. While the acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.102 and 6.104 for other than full and open competition, any entity believing it can meet the agency's requirements may submit a Statement of Qualifications via email by June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The government will make the sole-source justification publicly available within 30 days post-award, as required, and may re-compete future work after the option periods expire, subject to transition planning.

Department Of TransportationWashington, DC, 20590, USA$65K est.

NAICS

513110

Newspaper Publishers

PSC

7630

Books, Maps, and Other Publications

Posted Jun 18, 2026

693JK426R600004

Closed

Federal3

News Clip Services - Amendment 00001

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Affairs, is seeking a commercial provider under Solicitation Number 693JK426R500002 to deliver comprehensive News Clips Services, including media monitoring, analysis, and reporting to support senior leadership. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price contract with a five-year performance period comprising one base year and four one-year option periods, beginning July 1, 2026, and potentially extending through June 30, 2031. The solicitation is full and open with no set-aside, governed under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items, but incorporates evaluation practices typical of FAR Part 15 acquisitions, including a Best Value selection process where technical superiority outweighs price. The NAICS code is 519290 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors must submit a two-volume proposal by June 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST via email, with the technical volume limited to 50 pages and including staff resumes, a sample daily news briefing, Section 508 compliance plan, and required attachments on responsibility and telecom equipment, while the price volume must include completed, signed pricing tables. Evaluation factors are weighted in descending order of importance: Technical Capabilities, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price, each assessed using an adjectival rating scale from Excellent to Unsatisfactory. The contract demands real-time monitoring of broadcast, print, internet, and social media; delivery of two daily analyst-written briefings including a 4:45 a.m. report for the Secretary; access to North American media databases and analytics tools; and full compliance with accessibility standards under Section 508. Contractors must adhere to strict requirements including a DOT background check, signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement, disclosing any Organizational Conflicts of Interest as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and following detailed invoicing procedures via the Delphi eInvoicing portal with strict mandatory data elements per the Prompt Payment Act. Overtime is prohibited unless pre-approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and reimbursed only if actually required. All proposals must reference the solicitation number in the email subject line and include current SAM registration certifications, tax identification and DUNS numbers, and acknowledgment of all amendments. The Contracting Officer is Mel

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

519290

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC

R612

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jun 2, 2026

693JK426R500002

Closed