Chrome Targets SOW.doc

Version 02/04/2025

Statement of Work

SECTION I: Background

1.1 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 a Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Twelve (12) chromium (UHP (Ultra High Purity) Cr) targets for each facility (DCF and WCF) for a first Ordering Period, and twelve (12) targets for each facility consecutively for four (4) additional Ordering Periods.

SECTION II: Purpose

2.1 The purpose of this procurement is to: 1. supply twenty four (24) chromium targets (UHP Cr) with 99.6% purity for each facility for use on the physical vapor deposition (PVD) system in BEP’s platemaking sections in accordance with located at BEP’s Washington D.C. Facility (DCF) and Western Currency Facility (WCF) in accordance with this section.

2.2 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome.

The contractor shall provide the necessary deliverables at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Washington D.C. and Western Currency Facility locations (DCF and WCF), as specified in this statement of work within twelve (12) weeks of award. This will be a Small Business Set-Aside, posted through SAM.gov. Offerors will submit Certificates of Analysis (COA) for chemical composition and samples for independent chemical analysis and size/tolerance evaluation. Contractor shall send COAs with each batch provided.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

3.1 The contractor shall provide thirty-six (36) chromium targets for each facility (DCF and WCF) with the following specification:

· UHP Cr 16x131x402mm (99.6% minimum purity)

· Tolerances as follows.

· 16 (+/- .2) mm

· 131 (-.2) mm

· 402 (-.3) mm

3.2 Deliverables

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

99.6% minimum purity

3.3 Special Delivery Instructions

Deliveries to WASHINGTON, D.C. ANNEX BUILDING – (LOADING DOCK ON “D” STREET SW, BETWEEN 13th & 14th STREETS SW):

Vendors must call the appointment hotline at (202) 874-2333 twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The hotline is manned from 6:30 am to 2:15 pm Monday through Friday. A voicemail message maybe left after normal working hours. Deliveries are accepted between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Over the road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12’6” (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 42’ (12.2 meters) cannot be accommodated at our receiving platform.

To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (202) 874-3620 care of Material Handler/Leader.

Deliveries to FORT WORTH, TX FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Vendors must call the Receiving Area at (817) 847-3822 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. Appointments may be made during normal working hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or after hours at (817) 847-3831. Receiving hours are from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (817) 847-3831 or (817) 847-3822.

Delivery Requirements

The following DELIVERY information must be provided when scheduling delivery appointments:

· Name of supplier/manufacturer

· Delivery Order

· Total number of items

· Total weight

· Date and time of delivery.

3.4 Performance/ Delivery Period

Ordering Period 1

06/14/2025 – 06/13/2026 Ordering Period 2

06/14/2025 – 06/13/2027

Ordering Period 3

06/14/2027 – 06/13/2028

Ordering Period 4

06/14/2028 – 06/13/2029 Ordering Period 5

06/14/2029 - 06/13/2030

3.5 Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Eastern Currency Facility (DCF)

Western Currency Facility (WCF)

14th and C Streets, SW

9000 Blue Mound Road

Washington, DC 20228

Fort Worth, TX 76131

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 Ordering Periods and conditions of the Contract.

ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFICATIONS

Target MS HiPiMS 1200