Sources Sought - Chrome Targets (004).docx

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RFI – SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Requirements for Suppliers Chrome Targets

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is for information planning purposes only and it should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, requests for bids, or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay or return any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their responses. The Government will not be liable for nor suffer any consequential damages resulting from any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The BEP will not be obligated to pursue any acquisition alternative as a result of this RFI, hereinafter Notice.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 332999 with a business size standard of 750.

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 thirty-six (36) chromium (UHP (Ultra High Purity) Cr) targets for each facility (DCF and WCF) for a first Ordering Period, and thirty-six (36) targets for each facility consecutively for four (4) additional Ordering Periods.

Capability or Performance.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing needs a manufacturer capable of making chromium targets according to the BEP’s specifications as listed below:

· UHP Cr 16x131x402mm (99.95% minimum purity)

· Tolerances as follows:

· 16 (+/- .2) mm

· 131 (-.2) mm

· 402 (-.3) mm

Chromium sputtering targets have several functions:

· Formation of a thin, protective oxide layer on the surface to prevent oxidation and extend the life of the target.

· Enabling consistent thin film deposition across the substrate surface.

· Providing high resolution sputter coating for FE-SEM applications.

· Protecting engine components against rapid wear and extending their service life.

Responses to this notice should include the following:

1. Company Name, UEI, Cage Code, Capability Statement, Company Size, Vendor’s technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

2. Location of manufacture. Indicate if the manufacturer or distributor.

3. Minimum order quantity.

4. Procurement Lead time (time from order to shipping).

Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirement listed above for BEP may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date of this notice. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to sharrion.young-mosley@bep.gov and vaughn.oswalds@bep.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. EDT., January 6, 2025.