DRAFT SOW Template_Plating.doc

Version 01/25/2018

Statement of Work Plating Frames

SECTION I: Background The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) develops and produces United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing 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 electrolytic plating process. The BEP seeks to establish a firm fixed-price contract for the plating frames (polycarbonate electroforming plate jig for nickel printing plates).

SECTION II: Purpose

2.1 Product, Service or Outcome Needed.

The purpose of this procurement is to: 1. supply three (3) polycarbonate electroforming plate jig for nickel printing plates, contact on back side, type C1, standard size (Intaglio color 8) in accordance with Section III. 2. Schedule Deliveries with the Loading Dock @ 202-874-2333 (24 hours advanced notice.

2.2 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome.

The contractor shall provide the necessary equipment (plating frames) for use on the nickel plating line in Section D200 at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Washington D.C. location (DCF), as specified in this statement of work within twelve (12) weeks of award.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

3.1 The contractor shall provide three (3) Polycarbonate electroforming plate jigs for nickel printing plates, contact on back side, type C1, standard size (lntagliocolor 8) with the following specifications:

· Special electroforming jig, accommodating the nickel counter-matrix, for growing the nickel printing plate, type C1, standard size (lntagliocolor 8).

· Consisting of : (a) 1 [one] reinforced base frame, made of transparent polycarbonate, 27 mm thick, with stainless steel current carrying contact strip and two jig contact hooks fitted with lifting lugs and (b) 1 [one] top frame made of polycarbonate, reinforced with polycarbonate current shielding frame thickness: 37 mm

· External dimensions (without hooks): 965 x 1020 mm

· Internal dimensions: 821 x 876 mm

· Plate size: 836 x 891 mm

· Approx. net weight: 33 kg

· Approx. gross weight: 125 kg

3.2 Deliverables:

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. Please note, due to COVID protocols temperature screening is required. The 14th street entrance is manned with a nurse for temperature screening Monday thru Friday from 4:30am to 11:00am, 1:00pm-3:00pm, 6:00pm-7pm, 9:00pm-11:00pm and from 12:00pm-1:00am. A temperature below 100.4 is required for entry.

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.

3.3.1 Delivery Requirements

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

· Name of supplier/manufacturer

· BPA Call Number

· Total number of items

· Total weight

· Date and time of delivery

3.8 Performance/ Delivery Period.

The Period of Performance reads as follows:

September 16, 2021- December 16, 2021

3.9 Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Eastern Currency Facility (DCF)

14th and C Streets, SW

Washington, DC 20228

3.10 Special Requirements.

3.10. 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.

ATTACHMENT 1: LIST OF BEP’S FACILITIES

BEP Facility

Location Address

BEP’s ECF

14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C.