2031ZA26Q00041 Solicitation-Synopsis Cover CO signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20228

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICTATION

SOLICITATION 2031ZA26Q00041

Pursuant to FAR 12.201-1, the SF1449 will be utilized for issuing the solicitation to promote competition in Simplified Procedures.

As shown in the combined synopsis/solicitation procedures and required by FAR 12.202, the following additional information will support submission of quotes for Solicitation 2031ZA26Q00041. (1) Pertinent information is as follows:

(i) This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12 and 15 supplement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quoters are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a “Request for Quotation (RFQ)”. The solicitation number is 2031ZA26Q00041.

This acquisition is Full and Open Competition. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) Pricing for required currency packaging film shall be provided via Section

B.1 – Schedule of Items and Prices. The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its proposal firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified, deadline submission of quotation, unless another time is specified in an addendum to the RFQ.

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) develops and produces United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. The BEP uses several types of industrial plates at its facilities located in Washington, D.C. and Fort Worth, TX. These plates support the manufacturing process in providing high quality print products of which the primary is United States Currency.

This requirement supports the creation of Plate Making through a physical vapor deposition (PVD) plating process. The BEP seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Twenty-four (24) chromium (UHP (Ultra High Purity) Cr) targets for DCF and/ or WCF per year or One Hundred Twenty (120) for five (5) years ordering periods.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

(iv) Date/Place of delivery and acceptance of Free on Board (F.O.B.) Point:

The contractor shall provide the necessary deliverables at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Washington D.C. location (DCF) and Western Currency Facility (WCF).

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a) and other sections of the RFQ).

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b) and other sections of the RFQ).

(vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of quote and point of contact. Quotes shall be submitted to Susan.Delacruz@BEP.gov and Frederick.Porter@BEP.gov no later than February 5, 2026 at 3:30 P.M. ET. Request for extension is not permitted.

All questions are due by January 29, 2026 at 3:30 P.M. ET. Request for extension is not permitted.

(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).

NAICS code and PSC code determination: 332813 – Electroplating Metals, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring and 3610 – Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.

(2) Quotes are due no later than 3:30 P.M. ET on February 5, 2026. Additional Quote Instructions and Evaluation Criteria can be found in Sections L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Quoters, and Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award.

Susan Dela Cruz, Contracting Officer mailto:Susan.Delacruz@BEP.gov mailto:Frederick.Porter@BEP.gov