2031ZA23R00005 RFP Amendment 0001.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Claudette Barbee, Contracting Officer

2031ZA23R00005

04/11/2023

BEP-ACQUISITIONS

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

1. Included the following, "Optional" in CLINS 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008, 4008, 5008, 6008, 7008, 8008, 9008, 10008 and 11008.

2. Removes and replaces Section C - Statement of Work, C.4.2 Flare Compensation System.

3. Added Question & Answer(s) on Continuation Page.

Continuation Page

1. Reference: RFP Section L.5.2 Pricing Sheet, Paragraph 3, Page 132

(d) Offerors shall propose on all contract line items, either by price or “NSP” (Not Separately Priced). A zero dollar figure in a proposal means the Offeror will provide the line item at no charge to the Government. A line item price left blank will be considered nonresponsive to this request and the proposal will not be considered for award.

Based on the above quoted paragraph, if a vendor cannot provide pricing for any one of the CLIN's then they are disqualified from being considered for award.

Rotary Hot Foil Machines cannot change position of the foil placement throughout a given sheet sheet, thus "Flare Compensation System (CLIN 0008)" is not an option we can provide pricing for.

Reference: RFP Section C.4.2 Flare Compensation, Paragraph 1, page 70:

The statement is posed that "the contractor shall include in their offer if the system can compensate for the positioning of patches and/or stripes."

Ultimately, this is a feature that appears in the "Options" section that appears to be a "Mandatory Minimum Element."

Therefore we request clarification if the vendor being unable to price machine option "Flare Compensation System" would result in the entire proposal being rejected.

Government Response: See updated solicitation Section B.2 Pricing Schedule and Section C - Statement of Work, C.4.2 Flare Compensation System.

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2031ZA23R00005

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

4/11/2023

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 2031ZA 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in via email until 12:00 PM local time 5/12/2023

(Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Claudette Barbee

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

claudette.barbee@bep.gov

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 108 – 113

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2 – 10 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 11 – 72 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 114

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 73 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 74 – 80

X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

115 – 120 X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 81 – 84

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 85 – 86 X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 121 – 132 X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 87 – 107 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 133 – 138

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (180 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS(%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 6/2014)

Previous edition is unusable Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131

See Box 7 mailto:Claudette.barbee@bep.gov

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PRICES

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) District Currency Facility (DCF) located in Washington, DC, and Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, require a Hot Foil Machine (HFM) that will apply an advanced counterfeit deterrent feature(s) onto future currency designs.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design elements, fabrication, assembly, integration, delivery, installation, set-up, testing, and training to place into operation one (1) Hot Foil Machine. Options for eleven (11) additional HFMs, Spare Parts, and for the Contractor to provide testing and demonstration materials are included.

NOTE: Please indicate volume discount pricing for additional purchases of optional Hot Foil Machine(s) from date of contract award to a specified period of time.

B.2 PRICING SCHEDULE

HFM#1

CLIN

SUPPLIES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0001 Hot Foil Machine #1 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

0002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $ 0003 Shipping, Installation and

Commissioning

1 EA $ $

0004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $ 0005 Training 1 EA $ $ 0006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $ 0007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $ 0008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $ 0009 Spare Parts 1 EA $ $ 0010 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $ 0011 Product Testing On-Site Support 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #1 $ $

Period of Performance: Base Year 2024 - 2026

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HFM #2

1001 Hot Foil Machine #2 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

1002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

1003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

1004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

1005 Training 1 EA $ $

1006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

1007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

1008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

1009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #2 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2025 - 2027

HFM #3

2001 Hot Foil Machine #3 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

2002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

2003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

2004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

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2005 Training 1 EA $ $

2006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

2007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

2008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

2009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #3 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2025 - 2027

HFM #4

3001 Hot Foil Machine #4 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

3002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

3003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

3004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

3005 Training 1 EA $ $

3006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $ 3007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

3008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

3009 Spare Parts 1 EA $ $

3010 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #4 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2026 - 2028

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HFM #5

4001 Hot Foil Machine #5 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

4002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

4003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

4004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

4005 Training 1 EA $ $

4006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

4007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

4008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

4009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #5 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2026 - 2028

HFM #6

5001 Hot Foil Machine #6 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

5002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

5003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

5004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

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5005 Training 1 EA $ $

5006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

5007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

5008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

5009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #6 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2027 - 2029

HFM #7

6001 Hot Foil Machine #7 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

6002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

6003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

6004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

6005 Training 1 EA $ $

6006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

6007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

6008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

6009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #7 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2027 - 2029

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HFM #8

7001 Hot Foil Machine #8 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

7002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

7003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

7004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

7005 Training 1 EA $ $

7006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

7007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

7008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

7009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #8 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2028 - 2030

HFM #9

8001 Hot Foil Machine #9 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

8002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

8003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

8004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

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8005 Training 1 EA $ $

8006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

8007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

8008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

8009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #9 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2028 - 2030

HFM #10

9001 Hot Foil Machine #10 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

9002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

9003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

9004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

9005 Training 1 EA $ $

9006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

9007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

9008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

9009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #10 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2029 - 2031

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HFM #11

10001 Hot Foil Machine #11 WCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

10002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

10003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

1 EA $ $

10004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

10005 Training 1 EA $ $

10006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

10007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

10008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

10009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #11 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2029 - 2031

HFM #12

11001 Hot Foil Machine #12 nDCF:

- Pre-stacker; Feeder; Spool Feeding Unit; Hot Stamping Unit; Spool Rewind; Control Stations; Central Operation Station; Counters;

Warranty; Deliveries (3) Pile; LED UV Curing System; Inspection System; Data Collection System

1 EA $ $

11002 Factory Inspection Test (FIT) 1 EA $ $

11003 Shipping, Installation and Commissioning

11004 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) 1 EA $ $

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11005 Training 1 EA $ $

11006 Die Cutter 1 EA $ $

11007 Shredder/Briquetter 1 EA $ $

11008 Flare Compensation System - (Optional) 1 EA $ $

11009 FIT and Demonstration Materials 1 EA $ $

TOTAL HFM #12 $ $

Period of Performance: Option Year 2030 - 2032

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SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

HOT FOIL MACHINE

C.1.0 BACKGROUND

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) mission is to develop and produce United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. BEP’s vision is to be the world standard securities printer providing its customers and the public with superior products through excellence in manufacturing and innovation. As its primary function, the BEP prints billions of dollars, referred to as Federal Reserve notes, each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System.

C.1.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the BEP with one (1) Hot Foil Machine (HFM). The HFM shall provide the ability to apply an advanced counterfeit deterrent feature(s) onto future currency designs.

Under this requirement, the Contractor shall perform the design elements, fabrication, assembly, integration, delivery, installation, set-up, testing and training to place into operation one (1) Hot Foil Machine with the option(s) for eleven (11) additional HFM, Spare Parts and supporting hardware, if exercised, and for the Contractor to provide testing and demonstration materials.

The HFM shall use Hot Stamp application methodology and have the ability to:

1) Feed sheets from a pile in register

2) Feed films from spools in register for placement onto the sheets

3) Apply a patch, stripe, or optionally laminate onto the sheets in registration onto each note location using heat and pressure

4) Respooler for backing material and any foils not applied with all necessary connections for a shred/briquette system

5) Shall have an ability to LED UV cure adhesive on applied patches, stripes, or laminates. LED UV Curing system shall have the capability of curing in multiple wavelengths and should be integrated directly into the press system.

6) Inspect and sort sheets for presence and registration of applied foils

7) Deliver sheets into one of three (3) deliveries, sorting sheets into two acceptable piles, and a non-reclaimable pile

8) Provide a console with User Interface (UI) for press operation and monitoring

9) Capture data from the press of various file formats (database, structured and unstructured files)

The BEP is presently working with several material Contractors, so the specific material to be applied and the future currency designs are unknown at this time. The HFM shall offer the maximum flexibility and capability to the BEP to apply unique counterfeit deterrent features onto future currency designs.

The first HFM will be installed in the Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, Texas. The additional HFM will be installed in WCF and/or the new DC Facility (DCF) being

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C.2 DOCUMENTS

C.2.1 NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

During the course of this contract, the Contractor will require sensitive but unclassified information that is proprietary to the United States Government. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) shall be signed and notarized as part of the submission package for consideration, Attachment A.

The notarized agreement shall be returned to Claudette Barbee, Contracting Officer at:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Chief Procurement Officer WCF Contracting Division, Room 291 9000 Blue Mound Rd Fort Worth, TX 76131

The notarized agreement shall also be emailed to Claudette Barbee at claudette.barbee@bep.gov.

C.2.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Equipment to be delivered under this contract shall meet all current U.S. commercial codes and industrial standards, or equally stringent international standards, for manufacturing of high-quality industrial equipment, commercial printing presses and finishing equipment to be utilized within an industry environment. At a minimum, all equipment shall conform to National Electric Code, NEC, standards.

The following is a listing of specific standards that the press shall meet:

• All applicable sections of American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) (www.acgih.org)

• All applicable documents related to Energy Policy Act of 1992 with specific reference to Executive Order 13123 (www.omb.gov)

• All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards with specific references to OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 (www.osha.gov)

• All applicable codes and standards and environmental permitting of U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (www.epa.gov) and District of Columbia (DC) government (www.doee.dc.gov) and State of Texas (TX) government (www.tceq.texas.gov).

C.2.3 ATTACHED DOCUMENTS

The following lists the documents attached to this SOW.

NOTE – Attachments identified with an asterisk (*) require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). All NDA documents provided under this contract shall be considered proprietary and sensitive to the government. NDA documents shall not be copied, scanned, or mailto:claudette.barbee@bep.gov http://www.acgih.org/ http://www.omb.gov/ http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.epa.gov/ http://www.tceq.texas.gov/

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CO.

NOTE – Attachments identified with double asterisk (**) require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and will be provided after project award.

NOTE – Some documents will only be made available in redacted versions. Request to have copies of the original versions must be made to the Contracting Officer (CO) with information on why the information is required.

Identifier Title/Description A Non-Disclosure Agreement B Paper Specifications* P CDT1-1B Type I Currency Paper – 12Aug2015_abridged P CDT4-1B Type IV Currency Paper – 12Aug2015_abridged P CDT5-1C Type V Currency Paper – 12Aug2015_abridged P NDBT1A NBP Type I – 12Aug2015_abridged P NDBT4A NBP Type IV – 12Aug2015_abridged P NDBT5A NBP Type V – 12Aug2015_abridged C Foil Specifications** D Stack-N-Rack Cart Drawings E BEP CalCheck Sheet F IT Computer Attachments Federal Information Processing Standards NIST Special Publication 800-53 US Government Security Baseline (USGCB) Department of Justice Reference G 75.00-ENV-005-FW: EH&S Boilerplate Requirements for Construction and

Service Contractors H Preliminary Test Plan

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

The HFM shall meet the following requirements.

C.3.1 MATERIALS (MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENT)

The items listed in this section will be supplied by the government for utilization with the HFM.

The system shall utilize the materials, meeting the functionality, performance, and design requirements. Any other materials required for the operation of the system shall be provided by the Contractor, refer to C.3.6.1. - Contractor Furnished Materials.

C.3.1.1 CURRENCY SHEETS

The BEP will supply currency sheets for processing on the machine. The specification for the paper is Attachment B. During the term of this contract, the substrate, the size, and format of currency sheets may change. The HFM shall accept BEP previously printed currency sheets that may include Offset and/or Intaglio printing.

The operation of the HFM within the manufacturing process has not been defined at this time.

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Therefore, the HFM may be applying foils to blank sheets, or after offset, screen, or intaglio printing operation. Due to the intaglio printing forces, the sheets are not to be considered square or flat after intaglio printing. The sheet thickness and dimensions provided are for blank, un-calendared paper.

Federal Reserve currency sheets are presently processed in multiple sheet sizes and formats. The format and sheet size for the denominations is expected to change over time as the BEP migrates denominations to the larger format production.

32-subject $2s – 561 ± 1 mm long by 631 ± 1 mm wide (22.09 inches ± 0.04” by 24.84 inches ± 0.04”). The sheets are printed with thirty-two (32) images; four notes across the sheets by eight down the sheet. The sheets are face and back Intaglio printed.

32-subject $10s, $20s, $50s and $100s – 582 ± 1 mm long by 657 ± 1 mm wide (22.913 inches ± 0.039 inches by 25.866 inches ± 0.039 inches). The sheets are printed with thirty-two (32) images; four notes across the sheet by eight notes down the sheet and have color bars and other non-note printing within trim margins. The sheets are face and back Offset and Intaglio printed.

50-subject $1s & $5s – 700 ± 1 mm long by 818 ± 1 mm wide (27.559 inches ± 0.039 inches by 32.205 inches ± 0.039 inches). The sheets are printed with fifty (50) images;

five notes across the sheets by ten down the sheet. The sheets are face and back Intaglio printed.

Sheets will be provided in a “Load” of 16,000 or 20,000 sheets; load size for $1s - $50 is 20,000, $100 are 16,000. Sheets may be delivered on skids for direct loading into the feeder or on Stack- N-Rack carts that must be stacked at the pre-stacker prior to processing. Due to previous processing and removal of unacceptable sheets the total number of sheets within a load may be less than the initial quantity. The sheets will be divided into sheets verified to be of acceptable print quality and sheets identified to contain defective notes.

A Raised Tactile Feature (RTF) and/or other features may be added to future currency designs that may impact the heights of stacks of sheets. The placement, height and nesting characteristic of the feature(s) are unknown at this time. The press shall allow for variations in the implementation of RTF on the sheets.

To accommodate future changes to United States currency, the HFM shall have the capability of accommodating currency printed on a wide range of substrate materials, sheet sizes and formats.

(1) Substrates

The HFM shall have the capability of accommodating currency printed on a wide range of substrates, including polymers in addition to the existing substrate. The system shall be able to process sheets from 70 to 120 grams/meter^2. The specification for the substrate is available after signature of the NDA with the government. The manufacturer shall specify the range of materials, including thicknesses, allowable on the press.

(2) Sheet Sizes

The HFM shall have the capability of processing sheets ranging from a minimum of 450 mm wide by 475 mm long (17.717 x 18.701 inch) to a maximum of 820 mm wide by 700 mm long (32.28 x 27.56 inch) with an image area at least 800 mm wide by 666 mm long (31.49 x 25.98

15 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 inch). All sheet dimensions are for blank paper prior to printing.

(3) Sheet Formats

The HFM shall allow for variations in the format of the sheets. The HFM shall accommodate between three (3) and five (5) notes across the sheet (columns) and between five (5) and ten (10) notes down the sheet (rows); minimum of fifteen (15) subject up to fifty (50) subject. The size of individual notes shall have the capability of ranging from a minimum of 100 mm wide by 50 mm tall (3.937 inches by 1.969 inches) up to a maximum of 180 mm wide by 90 mm tall (7.087 inches by 3.543 inches).

C.3.1.2 FOILS

The BEP will provide unique counterfeit deterrent foils to be applied to the sheets on spools.

The specification for foil material is currently under development and Attachment C – Foil Specifications will be provided to the contractor after award of the contract. Under the NDA, the BEP will provide specific information on the foils and curing requirements. Attachment C – Foil Specification requires a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Spools will have the following:

• Core Diameter – 3” (76.2mm)

• Maximum Diameter – 300mm (11.81 inches)

• Maximum Width – 285mm (11.22 inches)

C.3.1.3 STACK-N-RACK CARTS

The HFM shall use BEP provided Work In Progress (WIP) carts for the stacking of sheets in the deliveries. Attachment D is the drawings of the carts.

C.3.2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT)

C.3.2.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All equipment delivered to the BEP shall be designed to minimize all risks of injury to BEP employees. All equipment shall be in full compliance with government and commercial safety and health regulations and requirements. The following are specific safety and environmental requirements for major production machinery for the BEP.

(1) General safety

Equipment shall be designed to prevent injury to operation and maintenance personnel at all times. It shall be equipped with service access equipment, such as catwalks, access platforms, access ladders, lifts, and other equipment for operation and maintenance. All catwalks, access platforms, access ladders, lifts, hoists, and any other equipment that are furnished, shall be built, and tested to comply with the applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards including OSHA 29 CFR Subpart D.

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(2) Noise Level

The maximum noise produced by the operation of the equipment at full production rate shall not exceed 85 decibels A-weighted sound pressure level (85 dBA) when measured at 914 mm (3 feet) distance along the plan view of the equipment and at an elevation of 1,524 mm (5 feet). If the requirement cannot be met, the Contractor shall meet with the CO, an EHS representative, and the CO's team to discuss all alternatives including required PPE to operate the machine safely. Exceptions may be granted if the equipment does not require an operator to be present for continuous operation.

(3) Machine Guarding

All hazardous mechanical motions and actions shall be guarded as specified by OSHA 29 CFR Subpart O and all furnished safeguards shall be designed, built, and tested in accordance with ANSI B.11 or ANSI B.65 standards. Machine safeguards must prevent hands, arms, or any other part of a worker’s body from making contact with dangerous moving parts. All covers and safety guards shall be firmly affixed to the machine or otherwise interlocked with the equipment’s function controls to prevent its operation while any cover or guard is open or absent. Covers and guards shall be easy to remove by BEP authorized maintenance personnel to facilitate the removal of mechanical and electrical parts for repair.

(4) Mechanical Entrapment Response Procedures

The manufacturer shall provide written mechanical entrapment response procedures for the emergency release of persons trapped in machinery. Training on the procedures shall also be provided. This requirement applies to equipment that has any potential entrapment point(s) where hands, fingers or any other body parts could become caught between moving parts.

(5) Sharp Edges

All sharp edges and corners, which present personnel hazards, shall be guarded or padded.

(6) Heated Surfaces

Equipment shall be designed to prevent heated surfaces from causing burns to personnel during operation.

(7) Prohibited Materials

Restricted materials shall not be used in the equipment. These materials are noted in 75D-07.0- 07 Restricted Materials at DCF and 75W-08.0-04 Restricted Materials at WCF.

(8) Hazardous Emissions

Operation of the equipment shall not result in worker exposure to airborne contaminants exceeding current maximum allowable concentrations established by (OSHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards. When the standards differ between organizations, the most stringent shall apply.

(9) Interlocks

All furnished interlocks shall shut off or disengage power, stop the moving parts, and prevent the automatic restart of the machine when the guard is open and/or the device is activated. An

17 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 interlocked guard may use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic power or any combination of these. However, an electrical interlock shall be provided to prevent accidental starting with the mechanical lock engage.

(10) Hazard Communication

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all supplied and specified chemicals that are part of the process shall be supplied by the Contractor to the COR. The COR shall forward all SDSs to OEHS or WCF EHS for review. The SDS and product labeling shall comply with OSHA, as listed in standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, with particular emphasis on paragraphs (g) and (i). All SDS must be the most current version available and package labeling must be in English.

(11) Overload Protection

Equipment shall be provided with overload protection and power factor correction devices to prevent damage to components and operating personnel.

(12) Safe Ready

All control stations shall include a "safe-ready" collar. Upon turning the collar to the safe position, it shall be impossible to start the system from any other station. Console shall indicate that the particular interlock including emergency stop buttons causes the system to start or not.

(13) Emergency Stop

Emergency stop buttons shall be designed in accordance with ISO 13850: Safety Of Machinery - Emergency Stop Function. Such buttons shall be provided at multiple strategic locations to minimize the time required to reach them. Emergency stop buttons shall be of the pronounced mushroom type, red in color. Emergency stop buttons shall remain activated with a blinking red light once depressed until manually reset.

SON 5.1.3.11 - Whenever an Emergency Stop is activated, the machine shall stop within one (1) second to reduce damage to the machinery and injury to personnel. An Emergency Stop may be initiated due to the machine’s internal control logic detecting an emergency situation, activation of personnel safety devices (i.e. safety curtains, cover interlocks or other devices designed to protect personnel), or by personnel manually activating an Emergency Stop Button.

Emergency Stop Buttons shall be provided at strategic locations, including the drive side of the machinery in the areas of the drive motors and delivery, to minimize the time required to reach them. Emergency Stop Buttons shall be of the pronounced mushroom type, red in color, with no raised guards to prevent accidental depression. Emergency stop buttons shall remain activated once depressed until manually reset.

(14) Inching Interlock

Whenever an inching of the equipment occurs, only the control station from where the inch was performed shall be able to cause the equipment to move until the safe-ready is activated and deactivated. The equipment shall be designed such that the use of “cheaters” to override the interlock function is not necessary.

(15) Energy Isolation Disconnect or lockout devices shall be provided and identified with signage for all sources of energy on the equipment; this includes electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and kinetic sources of

18 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 energy. All isolating devices (levers, breakers, valves, etc.) for all associated energy sources (electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, gravity, etc.) shall be identified by a color-coded tag which indicates the type of energy source, the magnitude of the energy and an ID number. All isolating devices shall be capable of being locked out with a standard locking device and/or padlock.

Stored sources of energy such as, pneumatic, and hydraulic forces shall be automatically bled and returned to a zero-energy state when an interlocked device (i.e., a guard or a door) is opened.

(16) UV Curing/Exposing Equipment

All equipment with ultraviolet radiation systems shall be designed such that no operator is exposed at, or above permissible threshold levels established by the ACGIH. Lighting type, output energy (watts) and wavelength (nm) must be provided in writing for all UV curing equipment. LEDs used in the UV curing process must meet the requirements of ANSI/IESNA RP-27.3-07 Photobiological Safety for Lamps - Risk Group Classification and Labeling.

(17) Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

All hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems shall have functional isolation, i.e., when part of a system is operating, no other part of the system shall be adversely affected by pressure drop, flow transients, etc. All hydraulic and pneumatic equipment employed in the system shall conform to ISO 4413:2010/ISO 4414:2010 standards. Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps shall be energy efficient.

(18) Laser Systems

All equipment with laser systems shall comply with the latest version of the Laser Institute of America’s ANSI-Z136.1 standard, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers, and 21 CFR 1040 and shall be designed such that no operator is exposed at, or above permissible threshold levels established by the ACGIH.

(19) Illumination

Large equipment (such as printing presses) with covered workstations such as impression cylinder, wiping roller, inking-in areas, etc., shall be illuminated to 20 foot-candles of luminance by the equipment manufacturer, in accordance with the latest version of ANSI RP-7.

(20) Industrial Ventilation

Equipment which emits airborne contaminants which exceed permissible exposure concentrations as established by OSHA, ACGIH and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shall be equipped with local exhaust ventilation (LEV). LEV shall be designed in accordance with the ACGIH Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice for Design, (latest edition). All industrial ventilation system parameters and design shall comply with the OSHA Ventilation Standard, 29 CFR 1910.94.

(21) Material Handling Assistance

The equipment shall include ergonomic lifting aids for any lifting of more than 32 pounds by the operators.

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C.3.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

All equipment, materials, and processes must meet or exceed standards in the regulations and executive orders listed below. Other environmental regulations, executive orders and guidance may also be applicable. The environmental protection requirements focus on emissions, discharges, and waste products impacting air, water, and land.

(1) References

• Federal Regulation: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Clean Air Act, as Amended

• 40 CFR 403 - General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution

• 40 CFR 433 – Metal Finishing Point Source Category

• 40 CFR 261 – Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

• District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR), Title 20, Subtitle A, Air Quality Regulations

• District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR), Title 20, Subtitle E, Hazardous Waste Regulations

• District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR), Title 21, Water and Sanitation, Chapter 15, Discharges to Wastewater System Regulations

• P.L. 102-486, Energy Policy Act of 1992, October 24, 1992

• 40 CFR Part 247, Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials, May 1, 1996

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations in Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Chapters 101 through 335 as applicable

• City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, Part II City Code; Chapter 12.5 Environmental Protection and Chapter 16: Health and Sanitation, Chapter 13 Fire Prevention and Protection.

(2) Air Pollution Control

The DCF is in a non-attainment area for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and 2.5 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5). The WCF is in a nonattainment area for VOCs. Any equipment to be installed in either the DCF or the WCF must meet Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER) standards in accordance with EPA, TCEQ, and District of Columbia regulations.

Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards may also be applicable to control the emissions of any Hazardous Air Pollutants that result due to the installation of new equipment or change in the method of operations of existing equipment.

The Contractor shall identify potential source locations of air pollutant emissions from the equipment. Equipment must be designed so that pollutants can be captured and ventilated to air pollution control devices. If emission capture and control are required, the Contractor may be

20 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 required to propose and provide a design and equipment for capture and control of the pollutant in question.

a) Third Party Performance Test

Third Party Performance Test— A compliance test which demonstrates that the equipment and/or air pollution control device (APCD) meets the applicable EPA or DC performance requirements, may be required. If required, the compliance test must be performed according to a test plan that uses approved EPA methods and be submitted to the Office of Environment, Health and Safety (OEHS) or WCF EHS for approval prior to the test.

b) Construction Permits

The BEP is required to submit and receive approval from regional environmental regulatory agencies prior to beginning construction to support the installation of equipment that is expected to emit pollutants. The Contractor shall provide sufficient information to the BEP to facilitate the preparation of the air permitting applications for the equipment and control devices so that the permit is in place prior to construction. The air permitting process may takes from 6 to 18 months to complete. The Contractor shall furnish drawings of all equipment to be delivered to the BEP identifying pollutant emitting locations and furnish information on the types and quantities of pollutants from the operation and cleaning of the equipment. Contractor shall furnish the information to the BEP during the first design review meeting or within 30 days after contract award if no design review is to occur.

Interlocks and Standby Mode— All air pollution control devices (APCDs) shall be interlocked with the equipment to prevent operation without emission capture. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with Bureau representatives, including OEHS or WCF EHS, to establish the parameters that warrant a shutdown of equipment. Standby Modes shall be established for periods when equipment is not operating. The Contractor shall document the parameters established and include this information in the operation and maintenance manuals.

(3) Wastewater

Information shall be provided to the OEHS or WCF EHS through the COR on the characteristics of all effluents (liquids which can be pumped or gravity flow liquids) that will come from the equipment, either regularly or intermittently, including routine or scheduled maintenance work.

This information will be used to determine the feasibility and method of treating the effluents either in the Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant or requiring that the materials be handled through the Solid/Hazardous Waste Program.

(4) Energy, water, and materials usage programs

The Contractor shall make every effort to provide the most energy and water efficient equipment to the Bureau. The Contractor shall furnish all information to document the energy and water usages for the system, including all calculations. The Contractor shall comply with:

• P.L. 102-486, Energy Policy Act of 1992, October 24, 1992

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• 40 CFR Part 247, Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials, May 1, 1996

(5) Fluorescent Bulbs

All lamping shall be LED.

(6) Solid Hazardous Waste

Equipment that generates non-liquid waste (waste which cannot be pumped, or which do not flow by gravity) either continuously or intermittently, including scheduled or routine maintenance work, in addition to normal operation, must be designed to allow for removal of the waste in an ergonomic manner and to allow the operator to transfer the waste into a 55-gallon drum – 1A1, 1A2, or another appropriate container, as needed. Information shall be provided as to the specific quantity, nature and characteristics of the non-liquid waste generated so that a waste determination may be performed by OEHS in accordance with 40 CFR 261 – Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

C.3.3 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS – MACHINE STAGES

The HFM shall have the following functional capabilities:

1 – Feeder 2 – Spool Unwind Units 3 – Hot Stamping Unit (both foil and laminate)

A – Foil Patch Application B – Foil Stripe Application C – Laminate Patch Application D- Laminate Stripe Application

4 - Spool Take-up/Shredding System 5 – LED UV Curing System 6 – In-line Inspection System 7 – Delivery (3 piles) 8 – Central Operator Station (COS) 9 – Data Collection System

The following specifies the specific requirements for each machine stage.

C.3.3.1 PRE-STACKER

The HFM shall be supplied with a pre-stacker unit for personnel to stack sheets for feeding into the machine. Pre-stacker shall allow an operator to assemble stacks of sheets up to 1500 mm (4 ft – 11 inches), approximately 10,000 sheets, from Stack-n-Rack carts for loading into the machine. Pre-stacker shall have guides on both sides for back or face application of the feature.

At least three (3) carts shall be supplied by the Contractor for the stacking of the sheets and transportation of the stacks from the pre-stacker to the feeder with each machine. A means to

22 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 maintain alignment of the carts from the pre-stacker into the feeder shall be included. The use of guides secured to the floor to maintain alignment is acceptable, but the guides shall be positioned to prevent being a trip hazard.

The pre-stacker shall not obstruct or prevent loading of sheets supplied to the press on skids that do not require manual stacking.

C.3.3.2 FEEDER

The HFM shall have a continuous sheet feeder with the ability to accept stacks of currency sheets from the pre-stacker and skids manually loading into the feeder by an operator with a hand-truck.

Feeder shall accept sheet stacks up to 1500 mm (4 feet – 11 inches) tall. The feeder shall have provisions to maintain the stack alignment during processing.

NOTE: Currency sheets, especially those containing threads, watermarks, and RTF, tend to lean and must be supported by side guides.

The feeder shall automatically feed the sheets in registration utilizing the front and side edges of the sheets. The feeder shall have the capability to remove any static charge present in the sheet load during feeding. The foil feature may be applied to either the back or face of the sheets, so the press shall have side guides to registering both face and back printing.

The feeder shall have provisions to detect the following faults:

• Two or more sheets fed together, press shall have redundant electronic and mechanical sensors

• Sheet is incorrectly fed; skewed sheet, side lay, etc.

• Sheet is missing or late

• Sheet is in the incorrect orientation; side (face/back) and end (head/tail)

• Sheet has folded corners

When a feeding fault is detected, the machine shall stop feeding the sheet, if possible, without producing additional spoilage to allow the operator to manually remove the sheet. If stopping the feeder and manual removal of the sheet is not possible, then the machine shall not apply a foil and divert the sheet to pile 4 as a waste sheet. The feeder design shall facilitate removal of sheets when a feeder fault occurs to minimize lost production time.

The detecting and tripping mechanisms shall operate at speeds designated to prevent jams, damage to the press or screens, and the printing of images on rigging boards, draw sheets or other non-substrate materials. All fault detecting devices shall indicate operational status of the fault detectors. All sensors shall have provisions for recalibration. A graphic panel with indicators to display fault detector status shall be provided. Error codes shall flash on the console and remote displays when errors are detected.

Feeder shall be provided with a static elimination device to remove static from the sheets prior to processing.

C.3.3.3 SPOOL FEEDING UNIT

The HFM shall have a Spool Feeding unit for the feeding of material for application onto the

23 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23R00005 sheets. Graphics and images on the foils shall be registered within ± 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) of the specified location.

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