2031ZA25R00016_Synopsis-Solicitation_FINAL.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20228

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICTATION

SOLICITATION 2031ZA25R00016

Pursuant to FAR 12.603(b), when using a combined synopsis/solicitation procedure, the SF1449 is not used for issuing the solicitation.

As shown in the combined synopsis/solicitation procedures and required by FAR 12.603(c)(2), the following additional information will support submission of offers for Solicitation 2031ZA25R00016. Pertinent information is as follows:

(i) The following statement: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 2031ZA25R00016. This is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, dated 23 February 2024.

(iv) This is a 100% Small Business set-aside for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 323111, Commercial Printing (Excluding Screens and Books).

This NAICS Code has a small business standard of $650 Million.

(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable) can be found in Section B – Schedule B of the below posted solicitation.

(vi) A description of requirements for the items to be acquired can be found in Section C

– Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW).

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point can be found in Section E – Inspection and Acceptance, and Section F – Deliveries or Performance of the below posted solicitation.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found in Section I – Contract Clauses of the below posted solicitation.

(ix) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), with its offer, which can be found in Section I – Contract Clauses of the below posted solicitation.

(x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025), applies to this acquisition and a list of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause that are applicable to the acquisition can be found in Section I – Contract Clauses of the below posted solicitation.

(xii) That this time, the Contracting Officer does not anticipate any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiii) This contract is not a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

(xiv) Offers are due no later than 12:00 PM (EST) on May 1, 2025. Additional Quote Instructions and Evaluation Criteria can be found in Sections L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, and Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award.

Please contact the Contract Specialist Benjamin Demeter, at Benjamin.Demeter@bep.gov or

(202) 874-3857 for information regarding the solicitation.

CHARLES UNDERWOOD,

Contracting Officer

SECTION B

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 Schedule of items and prices – Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

Period of Performance: 09/30/2025 – 09/29/2030

Ordering Period

CLIN Item # Nomenclature Location Quantity Unit

1 0001 First Article Testing - Government DCF Test 1 1001 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1002 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1003 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1004 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1005 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1006 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1007 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1008 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1009 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1010 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1011 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1012 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1013 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1014 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1015 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 1 1016 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 1 1017 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1018 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1019 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1020 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1021 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1022 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1023 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1024 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1025 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1026 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1027 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1028 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1029 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band DCF Roll 1 1030 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band WCF Roll 1 1031 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 1 1032 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 1 1033 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll

1 1034 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1035 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1036 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1037 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1038 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1039 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1040 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1041 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1042 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1043 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1044 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1045 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 1 1046 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 1 1047 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 1 1048 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll

2 2001 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2002 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2003 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2004 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2005 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2006 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2007 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2008 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2009 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2010 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2011 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2012 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2013 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2014 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2015 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 2 2016 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 2 2017 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2018 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2019 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2020 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2021 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2022 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2023 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2024 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2025 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band DCF Roll

2 2026 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2027 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2028 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2029 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band DCF Roll 2 2030 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band WCF Roll 2 2031 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 2 2032 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 2 2033 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2034 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2035 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2036 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2037 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2038 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2039 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2040 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2041 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2042 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2043 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2044 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2045 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 2 2046 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 2 2047 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 2 2048 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll

3 3001 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3002 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3003 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3004 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3005 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3006 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3007 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3008 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3009 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3010 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3011 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3012 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3013 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3014 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3015 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 3 3016 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 3 3017 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band DCF Roll

3 3018 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3019 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3020 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3021 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3022 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3023 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3024 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3025 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3026 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3027 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3028 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3029 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band DCF Roll 3 3030 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band WCF Roll 3 3031 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 3 3032 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 3 3033 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3034 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3035 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3036 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3037 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3038 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3039 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3040 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3041 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3042 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3043 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3044 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3045 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 3 3046 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 3 3047 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 3 3048 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll

4 4001 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4002 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4003 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4004 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4005 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4006 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4007 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4008 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4009 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll

4 4010 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4011 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4012 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4013 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4014 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4015 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 4 4016 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 4 4017 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4018 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4019 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4020 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4021 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4022 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4023 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4024 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4025 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4026 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4027 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4028 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4029 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band DCF Roll 4 4030 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band WCF Roll 4 4031 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 4 4032 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 4 4033 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4034 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4035 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4036 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4037 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4038 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4039 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4040 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4041 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4042 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4043 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4044 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4045 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 4 4046 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 4 4047 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 4 4048 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll

5 5001 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll

5 5002 1L003000L LEPE $1 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5003 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5004 1L003002L LEPE $2 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5005 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5006 1L003004L LEPE $5 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5007 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5008 1L003006L LEPE $10 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5009 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5010 1L003008L LEPE $20 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5011 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5012 1L003010L LEPE $50 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5013 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5014 1L003012L LEPE $100 Solid Border Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5015 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 5 5016 1L003015L LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 5 5017 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5018 1L3001NS ns-LEPE $1 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5019 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5020 1L3002NS ns-LEPE $2 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5021 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5022 1L3005NS ns-LEPE $5 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5023 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5024 1L3010NS ns-LEPE $10 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5025 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5026 1L3020NS ns-LEPE $20 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5027 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5028 1L3050NS ns-LEPE $50 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5029 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band DCF Roll 5 5030 1L3100NS ns-LEPE $100 Strap Band WCF Roll 5 5031 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 5 5032 1L003015NSL ns-LEPE Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll 5 5033 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5034 1L3001SNI SNI $1 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5035 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5036 1L3002SNI SNI $2 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5037 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5038 1L3005SNI SNI $5 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5039 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5040 1L3010SNI SNI $10 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5041 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5042 1L3020SNI SNI $20 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll

5 5043 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5044 1L3050SNI SNI $50 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5045 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll DCF Roll 5 5046 1L3100SNI SNI $100 Strap Band Roll WCF Roll 5 5047 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band DCF Roll 5 5048 1L003015BPS BPS Blank (unprinted) Bundle Band WCF Roll

B.2 PRICING OF DELIVERY ORDERS

(a) Delivery or Performance-Period Requirements. The FFP IDIQ will have a limit of a five-year ordering period. The contract will have five, one year ordering periods as follows:

ORDERING PERIODS

Ordering Period 1 09/30/25 – 09/29/26 Ordering Period 2 09/30/26 – 09/29/27 Ordering Period 3 09/30/27 – 09/29/28 Ordering Period 4 09/30/28 – 09/29/29 Ordering Period 5 09/30/29 – 09/29/30

B.3 CONTRACT MAXIMUM AND MINIMUMS—IDIQ

(a) Contract Minimum: The minimum guaranteed amount for this IDIQ is $180,015.67.

Following this initial obligation, individual delivery orders will be issued resulting in the obligation of funds to cover the work required under that individual delivery order.

(b) Contract Maximum: It is anticipated that the maximum aggregate ordering limitation (Contract Ceiling), inclusive of all the line items, is Not to Exceed (NTE) $3.478 M for a five-year ordering period. The maximum aggregate dollar value of all delivery orders awarded under the resulting IDIQ contract shall not exceed the Contract Ceiling. There is no guarantee on the number of delivery orders that the contractor will receive or the amount of money beyond the minimum order guarantee set forth in the RFP.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION C

Statement of Work Lepe, ns-Lepe, SNI, IFS, BPS Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls

SECTION I: Background

The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) is the component of the Department of the Treasury that designs, engraves, and prints U.S. banknote currency and other U.S. security products. Banknote currency manufacturing occurs at BEP’s DC Facility (DCF) located in Washington, DC and the BEP’s Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, TX. The BEP’s primary customer is the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

Part of the currency production process is to place a printed paper band around one hundred (100) Federal Reserve Notes (FRN) to indicate denomination; the printed paper bands are referred to as currency straps.

These currency straps come in roll form of differing run lengths, widths, inner and outer diameter, roll direction, total number of straps, artwork, grammage, and caliper depending on the type of machine it is to be run on. They all, however, share a thin coating of polyethylene (PE) on one side of unprinted paper that serves as a heat-seal adhesive, applied after wrapping around a strap or bundle band.

SECTION II: Purpose

2.1 Product, Service or Outcome Needed.

The Materials Technical Contracts Division/ Office of Product Development requires currency strap and bundle bands in roll form to wrap and contain FRN on various machines, namely: Large Examining Printing Equipment (LEPE), non-sequential-LEPE (nsLEPE), Single Note Inspection (SNI), Inspection Finishing System (IFS), and Banknote Purchasing System (BPS3000 or M8) at the DCF and WCF locations.

The BEP has developed specification, Bands: Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls for Use in LEPE, NS-LEPE, SNI, IFS and BPS and is designated as B: CSB, Revision 10 dated 16 July 2024 establishing performance and acceptance requirements for this material at the various machines. The materials shall be suitable for currency packaging in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, hereinafter referred to as the

BEP.

2.2 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome.

The scope of the product is to have a continuous supply of LEPE, ns-LEPE, SNI, IFS, and BPS currency strap and bundle band rolls at the BEP. The service associated with this procurement is supplying the rolls for the various equipment types used in the manufacture and packaging of US currency at the BEP. The outcome would be that the BEP will receive high quality LEPE, ns-LEPE, SNI, IFS, and BPS currency strap and bundle band rolls with consistency.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

See Attachment A: “B: CSB, Revision 10 dated 16 July 2024” (Bands: Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls for Use in LEPE, NS-LEPE, SNI, IFS and BPS)

See Attachment A-1: Artwork and Vector Files See Attachment A-2: Engineering Files See Attachment B – Vendor Affixed Barcode Labels

3.1 Special Delivery Instructions.

See attached specifications document Attachment A – Bands: Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls for Use in LEPE, NS-LEPE, SNI, IFS and BPS for the requirements pertaining to this procurement.

3.2 Performance/ Delivery Period. The period of performance is for the length of the contract including every ordering period, which is 09/30/2025 – 09/29/2030.

3.3 Packing Slip Requirements/ Shipping Label Requirements

NOTICE OF PACKING SLIP REQUIREMENTS:

The following outlines the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s packing slip requirements to ensure efficient processing of shipments to the Washington, District of Columbia;

Landover, Maryland; and Fort Worth, Texas buildings:

• The Bureau of Engraving and Printing requires that all packing slips be placed in a self-adhesive pack list envelope and affixed to the outside a shipment.

• The packing slip will include, at minimum, the following information:

GENERAL ITEMS – Information required for each shipment:

• Purchase Order Number – The order 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 (if item is sold to BEP in pounds)

• If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper purchase order number is written on the packing slip by your supplier

LINE ITEMS – Information required for each line item included in the shipment:

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

• BEP Product Identification (If Applicable) –Stock Item Number assigned by BEP.

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

• Quantity Shipped – With the packing slip.

• Quantity Back-ordered, where applicable.

• If the packing slip contains multiple purchase orders, each line item should include the applicable purchase order number.

NOTICE OF SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS:

Every box/skid must have at least one shipping label applied to it. The label is to include, at minimum, the following information:

• Manufacturer or Supplier – Name of Manufacturer or supplier/and

• Shipping Address – Point from which the merchandise was shipped/and

• BEP Purchase Order Number - PO# or CC order #/ and

• Customer Name & Telephone Number – First and last name, building and room #.

**Failure to adhere to the packing slip and shipping label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, and payment delay.**

3.4 Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery

The following DELIVERY information must be provided when scheduling delivery appointments: (1) Name of supplier/manufacturer; (2) Contract/Purchase Order #; (3) Total number of items; (4) Total weight (if applicable), and; (5) Date and time of delivery.

Deliveries to WASHINGTON, D.C. ANNEX BUILDING – (LOADING DOCK ON “D”

STREET SW, BETWEEN 13TH & 14TH STREETS SW):

• Receiving hours for deliveries to the BEP DCF facility 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.

• The Contractor shall contact the BEP's DCF Receiving Section at (202) 874-2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries.

• 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.

• The material samples submitted for First Article Inspection Testing shall be tested by BEP to ensure compliance with Specification B: CSB, Revision 10 dated 16 July 2024.

Delivery Requirements

The following DELIVERY information must be provided when scheduling delivery appointments: (1) Name of supplier/manufacturer; (2) Contract/Purchase Order #; (3) Total number of items; (4) Total weight; and (5) Date and time of delivery.

Deliveries to LANDOVER WAREHOUSE, 3201 PENNSY DR, LANDOVER MARYLAND:

Shipments will be received between 7:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Deliveries to WESTERN CURRENCY FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT

WORTH, TEXAS:

• The Contractor must contact WCF General Stores/Receiving Area at (817) 231-4168 or

(817) 847-3664 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to notify of approximate delivery time & date.

• WCF General Stores/Receiving operating hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

• Receiving hours for deliveries to the BEP WCF facility are from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm local time.

• After hours contact numbers are (817) 231-4168 or (817) 847-3663 (voicemail).

• To resolve any delivery issue, please contact WCF General Stores/Receiving management at (817) 231-4167 or (817) 847-3855.

• The material samples submitted for First Article Inspection Testing shall be tested by BEP to ensure compliance with Specification B: CSB, Revision 10 dated 16 July 2024.

The following tests shall be performed by BEP:

3.5 Travel Requirements. Regular travel is not a requirement for this contract.

In accordance with FAR 31.205-46(a), Costs incurred by Contractor personnel on official company business for transportation may be based on mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or on a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Costs incurred by Contractor personnel on official company business for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in Federal Travel Regulation. Documentation to support actual costs incurred shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s established practices, subject to FAR 31.205-46(a)(7), and provided that a receipt is required for each expenditure of $75.00 or more. The Government will reimburse Contractor travel under a designated Contract CLIN. For Emergency Repair Requests, the Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Contracting O before making any travel arrangements.

3.6 Special Requirements.

3.6.1 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter issued by the CO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the Contract and assists in Contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the Contract.

3.6.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use under this Contract. The Contractor personnel shall recognize that BEP deals with sensitive information and other proprietary information, which are valuable, special, and unique assets. All information pertinent to BEP’s information technology resources is highly sensitive and may not be released to third parties without the express, written consent of BEP. This information requires strict control procedures to preclude unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. Information pertinent to personnel is protected from unauthorized disclosure under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). Contractor personnel shall not divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information to any third party without prior written consent of the BEP. Contractor personnel shall protect information and treat it as strictly confidential and will abide by the security requirements of BEP. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this

Contract. Should the Contractor receive or suspect they have learned of sensitive or classified information, the Contractor shall identify and report suspicions to the COR.

3.6.3 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as a Contractor and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture, and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

3.6.4 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this Contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the CO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the CO and in the event the CO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the CO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

3.6.5 Non-Personal Service Statement: Contractor employees performing services under this Contract will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in Attachment A. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Government Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this Contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to its facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

SECTION IV: Applicable Documents

See Attachment A: “B: CSB, Revision 10 dated 16 July 2024” (Bands: Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls for Use in LEPE, NS-LEPE, SNI, IFS and BPS) See Attachment A-1: Artwork and Vector Files See Attachment A-2: Engineering Files

See Attachment B – Vendor Affixed Barcode Labels

SECTION V: Requirements for Handling Sensitive, Classified, and/or Proprietary Information

This procurement does not require the handling of sensitive, classified, or proprietary information

5.1 The Contractor agrees that all information provided by representatives of BEP, either before or after contract award, concerning the design, manufacture, processing or transporting of United States currency is nonpublic. Such information will be shared only with employees or agents of the company having a need to know, and will not be disclosed to other persons without the written consent of the CO. The Contractor shall be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

SECTION VI: Government Furnished Resources and Information

6.1 Government furnished resources are not used in this procurement.

ATTACHMENT 1: LIST OF BEP’S FACILITIES

BEP Facility Location Address

BEP’s DCF 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20228

BEP’s WCF 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76131

SECTION D

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with Section 5, entitled, "Preparation for Delivery," of Attachments A and B.

D.2 SAFETY

FAR 23.3 “Hazardous Material Identification, Material Safety Data, and Notice of Radioactive Materials”, State "Right to Know" laws, and 29 CFR 1910.1200, Employee Hazard Communication Program, require manufacturers, importers and suppliers to label containers of toxic substances or hazardous chemicals with the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning and to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for these substances.

Hazard Material Information System (HMIS) data shall be provided, as required, on all packaging. Materials not meeting this requirement will not be accepted (off-loaded) by

BEP.

D.3 GENERAL ITEMS – INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SHIPMENT:

Delivery Order Number – The order number BEP assigned to the purchase order.

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 Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) to which the merchandise is being shipped.

SECTION E

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR CLAUSE 52.252-2) (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/these address(es):

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CLAUSE NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order Aug 1989 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price AUG 1996 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance APR 1984 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature JUN 2003 52.247-34 FOB Destination NOV 1991

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

(a) Inspection and acceptance of the supplies to be provided hereunder, shall be made by the

BEP-appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-2 and FAR clause 52.232-25, upon delivery of the supplies to the BEP as Lepe, ns- Lepe, SNI, IFS, BPS Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls in accordance with the requirements of Attachments A and B of this contract.

(b) Accordingly, FAR 52.232-25, "Prompt Payment", subparagraph (a)(5)(i), is hereby modified to increase the constructive acceptance period such that the acceptance period shall be thirty (30) calendar days after the Contractor has made delivery of the Lepe, ns-Lepe, SNI, IFS, BPS Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls to the designated location specified in the delivery order. If the Government subsequently rejects the items, and replacement cannot be affected within the contract inspection period, the Contractor may request that the contract delivery date be extended. Any extension granted will be at the mutual agreement of the parties, taking into account the urgency of the Government's need. Extensions are at the discretion of the Government and shall not be construed as a waiver of the requirements for timely delivery.

E.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

(a) In accordance with Section 4.2 of Attachment A of this contract and FAR clause 52.246-2, unless otherwise specified in the specifications, contract, or delivery order, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing requirements as stated in the specifications. Reports shall be submitted in accordance with Section F below. Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor may utilize its own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government.

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SECTION E

(b) The Government reserves the right to perform any inspections and tests set forth in Attachment A and B or elsewhere in the contract that are deemed necessary to assure that the supplies conform to prescribed requirements.

(c) The Government may conduct periodic site visits at the facilities of the manufacturer and subcontractors.

(d) Quality Management System Requirements for Subcontractors. If any of the work required under the contract is subcontracted, the Contractor shall require that the Subcontractor(s) submit to the Contractor for approval a Quality Assurance Plan or manual which is in compliance with Section 4.1 of Attachment A and B of this contract.

SECTION F

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (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/these address(es):

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CLAUSE NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.211-17 DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES SEP 1989

52.242-15 STOP – WORK ORDER AUG 1989

F.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY

Delivery orders placed against Line Items 1001 through 5048 specified in Section B of this contract shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination. The Government reserves the right to change the delivery location of the ordered material to an alternate destination.

F.2 DELIVERY PERIOD

(a) The delivery period of Lepe, ns-Lepe, SNI, IFS, BPS Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls, may vary from order to order and each delivery order shall state the required delivery period.

However, in order to meet BEP production schedules, delivery of Lepe, ns-Lepe, SNI, IFS, BPS Currency Strap and Bundle Band Rolls in accordance with the requirements of Attachments A and B of this contract is due no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the issuance of the respective delivery order. A longer delivery period may be allowed provided that delivery of material 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 delivery order shall provide the extended delivery date. A shorter delivery time may be requested by the Government in order to meet production schedules. The contractor shall accommodate the Government’s request, if reasonably possible.

F.3 BEP YEAR END SHUTDOWN (YES) PERIOD AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

BEP observes the U.S. Federal holidays that can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website at: https://www.opm.gov. However, the Presidential Inauguration Day is applicable only to BEP's DCF.

BEP's YES period typically occurs December 25th through January 1st of each year.

F.4 DELIVERABLES

(a) The Contractor shall provide the item listed below with each shipment of material ordered under this contract.

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SECTION F

1. Certificate of Conformance – As described in FAR clause 52.246-15.

2. Testing Reports – As described in Section 4.5.1 of Attachment A of this contract, reports showing the results of inspections and tests conducted by the Contractor.

3. Representative Samples – As described in Section 4.5.2 of Attachment A of this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables as specified elsewhere in this contract:

1. Corrective Action Report – As described in Section H.15 below.

F.5 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details, provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

SECTION G

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DTAR 1052.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Appointment and Authority

(APR 2015)

(1) The COR is TBD at award.

(2) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term "technical direction" includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(3) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement.

The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in FAR clause 52.212-4(c);

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises, or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

(4) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(5) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

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DTAR 1052.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

SECTION G

(1) "Payment request" means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the

Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

This contract will be administered by:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of the Chief Procurement Officer 14th and C Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20228-0001

Written communications to the CO shall make reference to the contract number.

G.2 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS – INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY

The contract obligates funding for the base year minimum quantities at the unit prices set forth in section B above. However, the minimum quantities are not ordered at time of contract award.

Delivery orders shall be issued in accordance with Section H.11 below. Funds will be obligated by the issuance of delivery orders citing applicable fiscal year and accounting data when issued.

SECTION H

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed price line items with an ordering period of five (5) years.

H.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR will be identified by separate letter by the CO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communication with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

issue written interpretation of technical requirements; including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor contractor’s performance and notify both the contracting officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

H.3 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g.

cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

H.4 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS

The CO, COR, and/or other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. During these meetings, the Contractor will be apprised of how the Office of Production Engineering (OPE) views the Contractor’s performance and the Contractor shall apprise OPE of any problems/challenges being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve any outstanding issues. The venue for these meetings shall be arranged in advance.

H.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

N/A

H.6 CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor recognizes that, in performing under this contract, the Contractor may obtain access to non-public information that is confidential or proprietary in nature. Except as permitted by the contract, the Contractor agrees that it, its employees, its subcontractors, and its subcontract employees shall not disclose to any third party, or otherwise use, any information it obtains or prepares in the course of performance of this agreement for any purpose other than to perform work under the contract without first receiving written permission from the CO.