2031ZA25Q00029.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 74

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2031ZA25Q00029

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

1/6/2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME: b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

2/5/2025/5:30pm

9. ISSUED BY CODE 2031ZA

BEP-ACQUISITION

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 0 % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

Acquisition, 301 14th Street SW Washington, DC, 20228-0001, US

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

NAICS:

322299

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

SMALL BUSINESS 8 (A)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

500 Employees

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SEE SCHEDULE RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 2031ZA

See Schedule Same As Issuing Office

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TBD

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

Rigging Boards

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions 2 .\.5Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

10. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

11. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

12. Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers: TBD

(End of Section)

2. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 Ordering Period 1; DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

5750 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 1:

05/08/2025 - 05/07/2026

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 Ordering Period 1; DCF-Rigging Board Type IV

3250 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 1 05/08/2025 - 05/07/2026

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 Ordering Period 1; WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

4500 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 1:

05/08/2025 - 05/07/2026

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1004 Ordering Period 1; WCF-Rigging Board Type IV

6000 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 1:

05/08/2025 - 05/07/2026

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 Ordering Period 2; DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

5750 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 2:

05/08/2026 - 05/07/2027

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 Ordering Period 2; DCF-Rigging Board Type IV

3250 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 2:

05/08/2026 - 05/07/2027

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 Ordering Period 2; WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

4500 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 2:

05/08/2026 - 05/07/2027

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2004 Ordering Period 2; WCF-Rigging Board Type IV

6000 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 2:

05/08/2026 - 05/07/2027

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 Ordering Period 3; DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

5750 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 3:

05/08/2027 - 05/07/2028

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 Ordering Period 3; DCF-Rigging Board Type IV

3250 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 3:

05/08/2027 - 05/07/2028

Part Number: 1L002017IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 Ordering Period 3; WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

4500 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 3:

05/08/2027 - 05/07/2028

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3004 Ordering Period 3; WCF-Rigging Board Type IV

6000 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 3:

05/08/2027 - 05/07/2028

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 Ordering Period 4; DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

5750 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 4:

05/08/2028 - 05/07/2029

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 Ordering Period 4; DCF-Rigging Board Type IV

3250 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 4:

05/08/2028 - 05/07/2029

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 Ordering Period 4; WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

4500 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 4:

05/08/2028 - 05/07/2029

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4004 Ordering Period 4; WCF-Rigging Board Type IV

6000 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 4:

05/08/2028 - 05/07/2029

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

5001 Ordering Period 5; DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

5750 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 5:

05/08/2029 - 05/07/2030

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

5002 Ordering Period 5; DCF-Rigging Board Type IV

3250 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

DCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 5:

05/08/2029 - 05/07/2030

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

5003 Ordering Period 5; WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item

4500 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type III, Item# 1L002002 Ordering Period 5:

05/08/2029 - 05/07/2030

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002002 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD NAICS Code: 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

5004 Ordering Period 5; WCF-Rigging Board Type IV

6000 SHEETS

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

WCF-Rigging Board Type IV, Item# 1L002017 Ordering Period 5:

05/08/2029 - 05/07/2030

Purchase Requisitions

Part Number: 1L002017 IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: 9310 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

BEP RIGGING BOARDS BPA INSTRUCTIONS

I. AUTHORITY

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of Subpart FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements.

a. The purpose of this BPA is to supply Rigging Boards suitable to facilitate the manufacture of U.S currency at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) located in Washington, D.C. Facility (DCF) and Western Currency Facility (WCF). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 322299, All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing. The size standard is 500 employees.

b. The contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions under this BPA and BPA Calls "hereafter referred to as Calls" issued against the BPA. The terms and conditions in this BPA apply to all Calls placed pursuant to it. In the event of inconsistency between the provisions of the BPA and Calls, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

c. The BPA shall be reviewed by the Contracting Activity at least annually before the anniversary of each ordering period and revised as necessary to conform to the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and applicable supplements or statutory requirements.

d. The BPA may be modified only by mutual agreement of the parties. Any change shall be effective only through written modification to this Agreement and not by individual orders issued hereunder. Modifications to this Agreement shall have no retroactive effect on orders previously issued.

e. Attachment C, Price Schedule will be incorporated upon award of the agreement. The prices will be reviewed annually or as required to determine whether a reduction is appropriate in accordance with the price reduction provisions of the agreement.

f. Government funds are obligated only to the extent that a duly issued order creates such obligation. In order to provide maximum flexibility for market conditions and other price-influencing factors which may vary from time to time, offerors will be required to submit unit prices for each of the anticipated 5-year duration of the BPA. Each order under the BPA shall be on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The order proposal cannot be based on prices that exceed the applicable work line item price for that applicable period.

II. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT LINE ITEM NUMBER STRUCTURE

a. BPA Line Item Numbers will be established on each Call is placed against this

BPA. All pricing shall be in accordance with pricing set forth in the agreement.

b. The prices quoted under this BPA will undergo annual review by the Contracting Officer.

III. PRICING

See Attachment C, Price Schedule for unit prices.

IV. AWARDING CALLS UNDER THE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BPA Call: A Call is the contractual instrument issued by the Government to the contractor to order work. The call is issued upon agreement between the Government and the contractor on the performance, performance time, and the price for the work. The call will be the Notice-To-Proceed. An individual call will be Fixed Price. Order for Supplies or Services Form SF 1449 will be issued for each Calls. BPA Calls may be mailed, emailed, or faxed, whichever is more expeditious. The government reserves the right to issue BPA Calls unilaterally. Calls placed under this BPA shall contain the following information:

• Name of supplier.

• Date of Call.

• BPA number and BPA Call number.

• Item number and Stock line item.

• Place of delivery.

• Date of delivery.

• Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions.

• Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

• Any other pertinent information.

a. Modifications to Calls may be required due to increased scope of work or a decreased scope of work. Modifications are issued pursuant to specific standard clauses contained in the basic agreement. All Calls are subject to the terms and conditions of this BPA. In the event of conflict between a Call and this BPA, the BPA shall control.

b. This Blanket Purchase Agreement does not guarantee the contractor issuance of any Calls.

c. Invoices against call orders. A summary invoice shall be submitted for issued calls for all deliveries made, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, total value, and supported by receipted copies of the delivery ticket items.

V. ORDERING PERIOD

The BPA shall have an ordering period of five years or when the BPA ceiling is reached, whichever occurs first.

VI. AUTHORIZED USERS

Warranted Government BEP Contracting Officers are the only users to place calls under this BPA.

This BPA is for BEP use only.

VII. LIMITS

This BPA does not obligate any funds, and it does not authorize any work. The Government is under no obligation to the BPA holder to purchase any specified quantity or dollar value of services. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls made under the BPA. It is the responsibility of the individual ordering entities under the BPAs to ensure adequate funds are available. There are no limits on the dollar value of calls made under this BPA.

VIII. CANCELLATION

This BPA may be unilaterally cancelled using Contract Modifications SF 30 by the Contracting Officer if the BPA holder fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this BPA, any Call established under this BPA, or if deemed in the best interest of the Government.

IX. NOTIFICATION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE OR OTHER ISSUES

If at any time during the performance of this BPA, administrative or other issues should arise which will have an adverse impact on timely performance by the BPA Holder or affect the costs or funding, the BPA Holder is required to immediately notify the Contracting Officer identified in this BPA. This notification shall be in writing.

X. BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS FLOWDOWN

The BPA Holder shall execute binding agreements with its subcontractors, if any, which, as a minimum, establish that:

• BPA Terms and Conditions specified are applicable to all efforts ordered under this BPA.

• If additional clauses are needed, they will be included in the individual Calls.

(End of Section) (End of Page)

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND

PRINTING WASHINGTON, D.C.

20228

BEP SPECIFICATION FOR

PAPERBOARD: RIGGING BOARD (ROTARY CURRENCY PRESS)

1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope.

This specification establishes acceptance and performance requirements for paperboard material suitable for use as an impression material in high- speed sheet-fed rotary intaglio presses at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, hereinafter referred to as the BEP. The rigging boards shall be suitable for use as an inner covering on impression cylinders of high-speed, sheet-fed rotary I-10 and Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI) presses. The rigging boards will be used to print United States currency and other secure documents.

1.2 Classification.

This specification covers one grade and three types of rigging board for use on the I-10 and Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI) presses. Types I, II, and V (1L001958, 1L001959, and 1L002026) rigging boards are no longer in use.

1.2.1 Type III. Type III rigging board used on I-10 presses for printing 32-subject currency paper shall be identified as BEP stock item number 1L002002.

1.2.2 Type IV. Type IV rigging board used on Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI) presses for printing 50- subject currency paper shall be identified as BEP stock item number 1L002017.

1.2.3 Type VI. Type VI rigging board used on Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI) presses for printing 50- subject currency paper shall be identified as BEP stock item number 1L002039. This is currently in BEP and will not be ordered in this new requirement.

1.2.4 Additional Rigging Boards. Additional grades or types of rigging boards other than those listed above may be identified for future use. BEP stock item numbers will be assigned to these rigging boards. Additional requirements will be added to the specification if necessary.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards, or handbook form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Documents:

B: ECF-7 BEP Specification for Blanket: Elastomeric-Coated Fabric

75D-07.0-05 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Requirements for Purchased Materials

L: VAB-1 BEP Specification for Vendor Affixed Barcode Labels for Bureau of Engraving and Printing Materials.

(Single copies of BEP documents are available from the Contracting Officer, BEP, 14th and C Streets, SW; Washington, DC 20228)

2.2 Non-Government Publications.

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Test Methods and Recommended Practices of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI/ANSI) Methods:

T 400 Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of paper, Paperboard, Containerboard, or Related Product

T 402 Standard Conditioning and Testing Atmosphere for Paper, Board, Pulp Handsheets and Related Products

T 409 Machine Direction of Paper and Paperboard T 410 Grammage of Paper and Paperboard (Weight per Unit Area) T 411 Thickness (caliper) of paper, paperboard, and combined board

(Request for copies should be addressed to the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, https://www.tappi.org/)

National Motor Freight Classification Rules

(Request for copies should be addressed to the American Trucking Association, Inc., 950 North Glebe Road, Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22203-4181, https://www.trucking.org/)

(Non-Government standards and publications are available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in, or through, libraries or other information services.)

2.3 Order of Precedence.

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

2.4 Internal References.

All paragraph and section references will be to paragraphs and sections of this specification, unless stated otherwise.

3. 0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Material.

The rigging board shall be manufactured from either cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, or a combination of these types of fibers. Other materials such as filler, binder, dye, adhesive, biocide, etc. may be added provided that all requirements of the specification are fully met.

3.11 Recovered Materials. In accordance with the requirements of 42 United States Code 6901, et. Seq., and 6962, the BEP encourages the use of the http://www.tappi.org/) http://www.trucking.org/) highest percentage of recovered materials practicable in the manufacture and delivery of the finished materials as specified herein, as long as all specification requirements are fulfilled.

3.2 Performance.

The rigging board shall perform as a component of each section of the impression cylinder in the rigging system used in the sheet-fed rotary intaglio currency presses. The press rigging may consist of two layers of rigging boards placed under an elastomeric-coated fabric press blanket known as a "drawsheet". The I-10 face and back presses use two (2) Type III (1L002002) rigging boards. The Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI) face and back presses use two (2) Type IV (1L002017) rigging boards or one (1) Type VI (1L002039) rigging board. Each rigging board shall have mounting holes punched along the edge as shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the specification. The boards are mounted on the impression cylinder using mounting pins. The rigging boards shall conform to the curvature of the impression cylinder (see Section 6.1).

The minimum service life of rigging boards shall be 250,000 press impressions (e.g., 250,000 printed sheets of currency paper). The rigging boards shall perform under the printing pressures and temperatures (see Section 6.1). The rigging boards shall not contain or develop any one of the following: creases, tears, indentures, holes, lumps, and any other condition that might damage the press and/or printing plate and/or produce an unacceptable print quality. The rigging boards shall not delaminate during use. The print quality of United States currency produced using the rigging boards as a component of the press rigging system shall equal or exceed that of the BEP print quality standards.

3.3 Physical Requirements.

The rigging board shall comply with the requirements listed in TABLE I of this specification.

TABLE I

Physical Properties and Dimensions

TYPE III

1L002002

TYPE IV

1L002017

TYPE VI

1L002039

Press Type I-10 SOI SOI

Grain Direction Short Dimension Short Dimension Short Dimension

Grammage, grams/m2 1,520 ± 114 1,225 ± 92 1,800 ± 135

Thickness (caliper), millimeters (mils)

1.25 ± 0.06 (50 ± 2.5)

1.0 ± 0.05 (40 ± 2.0)

1.5 ± 0.08 (60 ± 3.0)

Maximum Thickness Variation Tolerance Edge to Edge, millimeters

0.08 0.06 0.10

Board Width, millimeters 668 ± 2 mm 837 ± 2 mm 837 ± 2 mm

Board Length, millimeters 641 ± 2 mm 772 ± 2 mm 772 ± 2 mm

3.3.1 Structure. The rigging board shall be resistant to cracking or tearing at the edges. The plies of the rigging board shall be well adhered to each other. The rigging shall accept a sharp 90o angle bend in either direction of the grain without fracturing, cracking, and/or delaminating.

3.3.2 Defects. The rigging board shall have a surface, formation, and texture that will ensure acceptable printing impression. It shall be free from high and low areas, lumps, creases, tears, holes, blisters, irregularities, and the presence of dirt or foreign matter.

3.3.3 Trim. The rigging board shall be well trimmed on all four sides with clean and smooth edges. The edges of the rigging board shall not cut into the drawsheet.

The corners of the rigging boards shall be square. The corner of the rigging board shall be considered square if the edges of the sheet forming that corner, measured at the points on the edges most distant from the corner, are no more than 1.3 millimeters (0.05 inch) from the position that the edges would occupy if the corner had an angle of exactly 90o. Square rigging boards are necessary to ensure proper fit on the impression cylinder.

3.3.4 Mounting Holes. Holes for mounting the rigging boards on the press impression cylinder shall be punched as shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the specification. Holes shall be punched cleanly having no frayed edges or hangers.

3.3.5 Grain Direction. The grain direction of the rigging board shall be determined as specified in Section 4.3.2.

3.3.6 Grammage. The grammage of the rigging board shall be determined as specified in Section 4.3.3. Report the average, minimum, and maximum grammage for each lot.

3.3.7 Thickness (Caliper). The thickness of the rigging board shall be determined as specified in Section 4.3.4. Report the average, minimum, and maximum thickness for each lot.

3.3.8 Thickness Variation. The thickness variation of the rigging board shall be determined as specified in Section 4.3.5. Report the average, minimum, and maximum thickness variation for each lot.

3.4 Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements in Manufacture, Handling, Printing, and Processing.

The contractor shall comply with the requirements of BEP Document 75D- 07.0-05, BEP Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements for Purchased Materials.

4. 0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Contractor Quality Assurance Plan.

The BEP shall rely on the contractor's existing quality assurance system or plan prior to delivery of the material. However, the BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections and tests that the BEP deems necessary upon receipt of the material to assure conformance to requirements. The BEP may conduct periodic site visits and quality audits of the facilities of the manufacturer or major first tier subcontractor in cases where the contractor is a "broker" or "regular dealer". Upon the request of the BEP, the contractor shall provide a copy of their current quality assurance system document, e.g., quality assurance plan and its associated quality system documents to the BEP. The BEP may conduct periodic site visits or quality management system audits of the facilities where the paperboard is manufactured. Upon request, the contractor shall provide a copy of the quality assurance plan of the paperboard manufacturer. If the contractor is a "broker" or a "regular dealer" and not the manufacturer of supplies to be delivered under the terms of the contract, the BEP may request that the contractor provide a copy of the current quality assurance system document, i.e., quality assurance plan and its associated quality system documents of its major first-tier subcontractors. The quality assurance system document will be used by the BEP as the basis for conducting the quality audit.

4.2 Inspection and Testing

4.2.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or in the purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing specified. Except as otherwise specified, the contractor may utilize its own facilities or other commercial laboratory acceptable to the BEP. The BEP reserves the right to perform any inspection and tests set forth in the specification. This may include site visits and periodic quality audits at the facilities of the contractor and sub- contractor.

4.2.2 Sampling. Lot sampling shall be conducted in accordance with TAPPI method T-400. The lot size shall be determined by the contractor, based on the contractor's knowledge of the manufacturing process. The lots shall be expressed in units of boards and shall consist of single manufacturer's batch or run and must have uniform properties. Sub-lots shall be established whenever conditions indicate a significant difference in raw materials and/or manufacture.

4.3 Testing.

Testing shall be conducted in accordance with the following methods. Reference to specific instruments are for information only. Use of a company and/or product name in this document does not imply approval or recommendation of the product in preference to others that may also be suitable. The BEP will work with the contractor to establish correlations between various instruments when required.

4.3.1 Test Conditions. The rigging board samples shall be conditioned and tested under environmental conditions that meet the requirements of TAPPI method T 402.

4.3.2 Grain Direction. The BEP follows the TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T 409 Machine Direction of Paper and Paperboard for determining grain direction.

4.3.3 Grammage. The BEP follows the TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T-410 Grammage procedure for the measurement of the grammage (mass per unit area) of paperboard. Grammage is calculated from the ratio of the mass to the area of a paperboard sample.

4.3.4 Thickness (Caliper). The BEP follows the TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T-411 Thickness (caliper) procedure for the measurement of single-sheet thickness of paper, paperboard, and combined board.

4.3.5 Thickness (Caliper) Variation. Thickness variation is determined by measuring the thickness of each sample board at five equally spaced points across the width of the board. The difference between minimum and maximum thickness measurements obtained shall be the thickness variation of the board.

4.4 Inspection.

Inspections shall be conducted for the requirements listed in TABLE ll, in accordance with the method given:

TABLE II

INSPECTION

Paragraph/Requirement(s) Inspection Method 3.3.1/Structure Visual evaluation 3.3.2/Defects Visual evaluation

3.3.3/Trim Visual evaluation/measurement 3.3.4/Mounting Holes (see Figures 1 & 2) Visual evaluation/measurement

3.3.5/Grain Direction Visual evaluation Section 5/ Preparation for Delivery Visual evaluation

4.5 Certifications and Reports.

The contractor shall certify in writing that the rigging boards supplied in each delivery is in compliance with all the requirements including density, density variation, thickness, thickness variation, dimensions, environmental, health, and safety as set forth in this specification. The signed and dated certification shall include a statement of the recovered material content if applicable. This certification of compliance shall accompany the report of inspections and tests.

The contractor shall furnish copies of the result of inspections and tests performed for each batch or lot of rigging boards within the shipment to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in electronic form by electronic mail (email).

4.6 Outturn Samples.

The Contractor shall provide the BEP with six (6) representative samples (outturns) from every production lot. Each set of six samples shall be packaged separately. Each set of outturn samples shall be plainly marked with the appropriate BEP stock item number, the production lot number, the date of manufacture, and the BEP purchase order number. Sets of packaged outturn samples may be packaged together provided each set of six boards are clearly identified. See Section 5.0 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY for guidance. All packaged outturn sample boards for both BEP facilities shall be delivered to the BEP Washington, DC facility. The package shall be labeled with the BEP purchase order number and the name of the BEP Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

5. 0 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Packaging.

The packaging shall conform with the Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations and to applicable requirements of the National Motor Freight Classification Rules and Container Specifications.

5.1.1 Packing. The rigging board shall be delivered in a corrugated fiberboard container of suitable strength to provide protection during shipping and handling.

Each container shall contain 100 boards. The packing shall keep the boards flat (no curl) and provide protection for the edges of the boards. The packing shall include a waterproof liner to keep the boards from absorbing moisture.

5.1.2 Palletization. The container shall be delivered on sturdy wooden pallets, which allow four-way entry for forklift truck. The pallets may be slatted, and if slatted, the space between adjacent slats shall not exceed 12.5 centimeters (1/2 inch.). Each pallet shall contain a maximum of 1,000 boards. Pallet loads shall be shrink wrapped and/or strapped with plastic bands to prevent shifting of the containers during shipping and handling. No other packaging arrangements can be made unless a written approval is first obtained from the Contracting Officer.

5.2 Marking.

5.2.1 Container Marking. Each container shall be plainly marked with the appropriate BEP stock item number, the contractor's name, the batch or lot number, the date of manufacture, the net weight, and the BEP purchase order number.

5.2.2 Marking Size and Color. The markings used on each container shall be legible and of a color contrasting to that of the container. The item name and BEP stock number shall be 25 mm (one inch) high.

5.2.3 Hazard Warning Labels. Each container shall be labeled in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f). This label shall include the name and address of the manufacturer, the identity of the hazardous materials, and the appropriate hazard warnings.

5.2.4 Barcode Label. Each container shall be marked in accordance with the barcoded information listed in TABLE III of this specification. The Barcode labels shall conform to the "Specification for Vendor Affixed Barcode labels for Bureau of Engraving and Printing Materials" and shall be affixed on the packaging of each container.

TABLE III

BARCODE INFORMATION

Specification Description RIGGING BOARD (SHEET-FED CURRENCY

PRESS)

PO Number BEP Purchase Order Number

Stock Item Number The applicable BEP Stock Item Number

Quantity Number of boards per box (container)

Lot Number The Manufacturer's lot number Weight Weight of the boards plus weight of the box

(container)

6.0 NOTES

This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but not mandatory.

6.1 Rigging System and Press Conditions. The press rigging system consists of rigging boards and drawsheets. For the I-10 and Super Orlof presses, the rigging boards are installed on the impression cylinder using mounting pins. The trailing end of the rigging board is then placed in a clamp and put under tension to bend the rigging board to conform to the curvature of the impression cylinder. The drawsheet is installed to the top rigging board with a strip of double-sided adhesive. TABLE IV provides dimensions of the intaglio press components associated with drawsheet installation.

TABLE IV

INTAGLIO PRESS COMPONENT DIMENSIONS

Press Type

I-10 SOI

Impression Cylinder Radius 480 mm 420 mm

Tensioning Bar Diameter 50 mm 50 mm

Note: The tensioning bar is the mechanism on the impression cylinder for tensioning the drawsheet. Once installed on the impression cylinder, the rigging system (comprised of the rigging boards and drawsheet) may be subjected to pressures of up to 2.5 tons per linear inch as often as 2,500 times per hour for the I-10 presses; and 3,334 times per hour for the Super Orlof presses.

The rigging system may be subjected to temperatures of up to 93o C (199.4° F) during printing.

ATTACHMENTS

FIGURE 1 Mounting Holes for Type III Rigging Boards FIGURE 2 Mounting Holes for Types IV and VI Rigging Boards

REVISION

NUMBER REVISION DATE

AFFECTED

SECTION(S)

DESCRIPTION OF

CHANGE

6 16 October 2018 1.2, 3.3, 4.6 Removal of Types I, II, V, and VI boards; addition of grammage and outturn sample requirements

7 9 October 2019 1.2, 1.2.3, Table 1, 3.3, 4.3

Restoration of Type VI rigging board and addition of grammage variation requirement.

8 15 November 2019 Table I, Figure 2 Adjustment of some target values and target value ranges for consistency.

Added Type VI rigging boards to Figure 2.

9 17 December 2019 Table I, Paragraphs 2.2, 3.3.6, 3.3.7, 4.3.3, 4.3.5

Replacement of grammage requirement with density requirement.

10 1 September 2020 Table I, Paragraphs 3.3.6, 3.3.7, Removed density

3.3.8, 4.3.4 Requirement and replaced with grammage requirement. Removed grammage variation requirement.

11 30 May 2024 Table I, Paragraphs 2.1.1, 3.3.7

Updated B-ECF to latest version and removed grammage variation deleted previously.

FIGURE 1

Mounting Holes for Rigging Board -11002002 (Type III)

FIGURE 2

Mounting Holes for Rigging Board -1L002017 (Type IV) and 1L002039 (Type VI)

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4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

The following instructions are required for any shipments to the BEP:

D.1 NOTICE OF PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Specification (PB: RB-5, Rev 11, May 30, 2024, Paperboard: Rigging Board-Rotary Currency Press) of this contract and ensure safe delivery at destination.

D.2 GENERAL ITEMS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SHIPMENT

• Contract Number: The contract number BEP assigned to this purchase.

• Shipping Address: Point from which the merchandise was shipped.

• Telephone Number: The telephone number of the vendor contact to be called for inquires related to the merchandise.

• Customer Information: The name and telephone number of the party to which the merchandise is being shipped.

• Total Weight of Packages, Item number and the total number of items within the current shipment.

• If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper contract number is written on the packaging slip by your supplier.

D.3 LINE ITEMS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH LINE ITEM INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT

• Manufacturer Product Identification: Item Number assigned by manufacturer/supplier.

• Quantity Ordered: Quantity on the purchase order or unit of measurement.

• Quantity Shipped: With the packing slip.

• Quantity Backordered, where applicable.

The vendor shall ensure that all items shipped to the BEP are properly labeled. Items may include but not be limited to closed containers, sealed boxes, wrapped packages, or strapped palettes. Failure to adhere to the packing slip and shipping label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, and payment delay. **

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5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

E.1 FAR CLAUSE 52.252-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/

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Article Number Reference Text 52.246-15 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (APR 1984)

52.246-16 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (APR 1984)

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Inspection and acceptance of the supplies to be provided hereunder, shall be made by BEP appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in accordance with the FAR clause 52.212-4 (see Section I below) and the specifications of this contract and will be performed unless otherwise necessary at the place of delivery.

E.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

(a) General: In accordance with Section 4.0 of the Specification, unless otherwise specified in the contract or BPA call order, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing requirements as stated in the specification.

Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor may utilize its own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government.

(b) Quality Assurance Plan Requirements: If any of the work required under the contract is subcontracted, the Contractor shall require that the Subcontractor submit and adhere to a Quality Assurance Plan, which complies with Section 4.0 of the Specification of this contract.

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6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

F.1 FAR CLAUSE 52.252-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/

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Article Number Reference Text 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989)

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991)

F.2 PLACE OF DELIVERY - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BPA CALLS

(a) BPA calls placed against Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) 1001 through 5004 as specified in Section B.1 above shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the location identified in the BPA call.

(b) The following represents possible locations and associated instructions for where items may be delivered in performance of this effort.

(1) BEP's Landover Warehouse: Items to be delivered to BEP's Landover Warehouse are to be delivered to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Landover Warehouse Facility 3201 Pennsy Drive, Landover, MD 20785

Receiving hours for deliveries are 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays and BEP's Year End Shutdown Period (see Section F. 5 below).

The Contractor shall contact BEP's at 202- 874-0874 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries.

(2) BEP's WCF: Items to be delivered to BEP's WCF are to be delivered to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility 9000 Blue Mound Road Fort Worth, TX 76131

Receiving hours for deliveries are 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday;

excluding U.S. Federal holidays and the BEP's YES Period (see Section F. 5 below). The Contractor shall contact the BEP's WCF's Receiving Area at (817) 847-3822 or after hours at (817) 847-3831 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries.

(3) BEP's DCF: Items to be delivered to BEP's WCF are to be delivered to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing District Currency Facility "D" Street between 13th & 14th Streets, S.W. Washington, DC 20228

Receiving hours for deliveries are 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays and BEP's Year End Shutdown (YES) Period (see section F.5 below). The Contractor shall contact the BEP's DCF's Receiving Section at (202) 874-2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries.

(c) For deliveries to the DCF, over-the-road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12 feet 6 inches (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 40 feet (12.2 meters) cannot be accommodated at the receiving platform.

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(d) The following information should be provided when scheduling a delivery at any of the above facility locations:

- Name of supplier/manufacturer

- Contract/Delivery Order Number

- Total number of cartons or pallets

- Total weight

- Date and Time of Delivery

(e) BEP reserves the right to change the delivery location of the ordered material between its facilities or to an alternate destination.

F.3 DELIVERY PERIOD

The BPA call order shall state the required delivery period. However, in order to meet the BEP's production schedules, the BEP requires delivery be made within fourteen (14) calendar days.

A longer delivery period may be allowed provided that delivery of the supplies will ensure that BEP production schedules are met. At the discretion of the Government, if a longer delivery time is feasible and approved in writing by the CO and the COR, the respective BPA call order will provide the extended delivery date.

F.4 BEP YEAR END SHUTDOWN (YES) PERIOD AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

(a) The BEP observes the federal holidays that are listed on the Office of Personnel Management website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

The Presidential Inauguration Day, which falls on January 20, 2025 is applicable only to the DCF/ECF deliveries.

(b) The BEP's YES Period typically occurs December 25th through January 1st of each calendar year.

F.5 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables listed below with each shipment of material and shall be marked to the attention of the COR:

(a) Contractor Certifications and Reports as described in Section 4.5 of the Specification of this contract.

(b) Inspection and Testing Reports as described in Section 4.2 of the Specification of this contract.

The results shall be provided for each batch of material supplied to BEP.

(b) Corrective Action Report: The Contractor shall provide written corrective action reports to the COR in response to any root cause letters or quality audit reports issued as a result of material nonconformance to the contract specifications. Unless otherwise requested, a corrective action report shall be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of a root cause letter or a quality audit report.

F.6 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REPORTING

The Contractor (and applicable subcontractor(s)) is required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan Report pursuant to FAR 19.704 (a)(10).

F.7 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

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