Notice of Intent to Sole Source: E-Z Pass Toll System

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the City of New York utilizing a Purchase Order procurement tool for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The purpose of this FFP contract is to establish a purchase order. It will provide the DOJ OIG Investigations Division’s (INV) with the ability to continue to utilize roads in NYC, BOS, NJ & East Cost that participate in the E-Z Pass system.

The NAICS code for this contract action 488490 - Other Support Activities for Road Transportation (SBA Size Standard: $18.0 Million). The Product Service Code for this action is V999 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Other: Other. Based on market research, the DOJ OIG has deemed that the City of New York is the sole source reasonably available for the requirement.

It is recommended that the requirement be procured via utilizing an open market sole source simplified acquisition procedure, utilizing authority found in FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Any party who believes they can fulfil this requirement should provide a capabilities statement no later than Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 11:59 am ET.

The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supply/service. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 15G1AC25N00000009.

If by Sunday, August 3, 2025, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, DOJ OIG shall negotiate solely with the City of New York. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. All documents submitted will not be returned.

All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contracting Officer, Johao Stewart by email at johao.stewart@usdoj.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and specific technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.