The Metallurgy Engineering Services Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a specialized vehicle designed to procure professional metallurgy and engineering services specifically related to circulating coinage. This single-award IDIQ contract was established on September 17, 2013, with a shared ceiling value of $2,500,000, and was set to expire on September 8, 2018. The contract's primary focus appears to be providing technical expertise and professional services for analyzing, developing, and supporting metallurgical aspects of circulating currency production.
The initial and only disclosed task order under this IDIQ was TMHQ13C0061-0001, which was awarded on October 30, 2013, with a total value of $147,690.20 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2014. This delivery order was classified under the "ALTERNATIVE METALS - PROFESSIONAL METALLURGY SERVICES" major program code and was structured as a firm fixed-price contract. The task order did not utilize any specific small business set-aside provisions. While the available data is limited to a single task order, the contract suggests a targeted engagement with specialized metallurgical engineering services, likely supporting the United States Mint or a related federal agency responsible for coin production and metal composition research.