SAM #2031ZA26N00037

Sole Source CTIP-III Stainless-Steel Upgrade and Plates for BEP Eastern Currency Facility

This opportunity involves a sole source contract for upgrading the CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving system at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Eastern Currency Facility in Washington, DC. - Sole source procurement to Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions for proprietary stainless-steel plates and system upgrade - Upgrade includes: - Optimization, calibration, and testing of CTIP-III system for stainless-steel engraving - Provision of stainless-steel plates (1200 mm x 950 mm x 0.8 mm ±10 micron, hardness 160/170 HV, smoothness <4m Rz) with Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Conformance - Hands-on training for BEP personnel on system operation and toggling between brass and stainless-steel settings - Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or user guide - Service report detailing work performed - One-year warranty covering labor, parts, and materials - Laser Safety Plan if open laser beam exposure occurs - Support for industrial hygiene assessment (airborne metals, OSHA compliance, HEPA filtration if needed) - Place of performance: BEP Eastern Currency Facility, 301 14th St SW, Washington, DC 20228 - Contract period of performance: 12 months from award - No part numbers or specific quantities provided; procurement is not open to competition due to proprietary requirements - Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions is the exclusive OEM and vendor - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and specialized equipment/services

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Stainless Steel Upgrade

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on behalf of the Office of Engraving. The contract will precure upgraded stainless-steel plates compatible with the Office of Engraving’s CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF). The plates are proprietary and can only be acquired from Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions.  Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to K&B in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive offers/quotes/proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statement, comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to Sonia.Barnhill@bep.gov NO LATER THAN 3:00PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 11 June 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov.

Contracting Office Address

14th & C Streets SW

Washington, DC 20228

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