SOW_NotaMesh Screens 7.20.26.pdf

Version 07/19/2026

Statement of Work NotaMesh Screens

SECTION I: Background

1.1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a mission to develop and produce United States currency notes that are trusted wordwide. The BEP aims to become the global standard for securities printing by delivering superior products to its customers and the public through excellence in manufacturing and innovation.

1.2 The NotaMesh Screen is an essential part needed to produce screen plates for printing United States (U.S.) currency at the BEP.

SECTION II: Purpose

2.1 Product, Service or Outcome Needed

The BEP requires 90 units of Notamesh Screens 230 mesh for optically variable ink (OVI) screen printing and testing.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

3.1 Technical Requirements:

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide 90 units (9 sets with 10 units ea) of NotaMesh Screens 230 mesh that meet the following requirements:

3.1.1.1 Size: 881.65 mm x 900 mm

3.1.1.2 Thickness: 58 um ± 3 um

3.1.1.3 Relatively Open Area (ao %): 25% ± 3

3.1.1.4 Registered holes

3.1.1.5 Part number: 1002398407

3.1.2 The Contractor shall ship the NotaMesh screens in appropriate packaging to prevent damage to the edges and surfaces from external or internal sources.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) for each NotaMesh screen lot delivered to the BEP.

3.2 Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a written warranty guaranteeing that all NotaMesh screens arrive free from surface defects, scratches, or edge damage and are suitable for the specific purpose described herein. The warranty shall include materials and the replacement of defective parts following the BEP’s final acceptance of the NotaMesh screens.

The warranty period shall last for one (1) year (12 calendar months), commencing after the full acceptance of the NotaMesh screens by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This warranty will cover parts, labor, and associated transportation and shipping costs.

If a malfunction occurs with any part covered under warranty, the Government will notify the Contractor within seventy-two (72) hours. The Contractor shall replace the defective NotaMesh screens within thirty (30) days of receiving this notification, at no cost to the Government.

Should the Contractor need to correct or re-perform any work during the warranty period, it will be at no cost to the Government. Any services that are corrected or re-performed will be governed by the same terms as the initial work performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make the necessary corrections or re-perform during the warranty period, the Contracting Officer (CO) may, through contract or other means, arrange for the corrections or replacements with similar parts and services and charge the associated costs to the Contractor.

For the purposes of this contract, "Defective" is defined as NotaMesh screens exhibiting product irregularities, including but not limited to, mechanical dents, scratches, incorrect size, and misalignment of registered holes.

3.2 Deliverables:

SOW # Deliverable Due Date Deliverable Format

3.1.1 90 units of NotaMesh screens 12 weeks upon contract award Shipment to WCF

3.1.3 CoC Concurrent with delivery

of 3.1.1

Electronic via email and hardcopy with shipment

3.2 Written Warranty Concurrent with delivery

of 3.1.1

Electronic via email and hardcopy with shipment

3.5.2 Tracking Information Within 24 hours of

dispatch Electronic via email

3.4 Performance/ Delivery Period. The period of performance for this contract is 12 weeks upon contract award.

3.5 Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery.

3.5.1 Deliverables as required during the performance of this contract shall be delivered F.O.B destination. The equipment and supplies identified shall be delivered through the life of the contract to the BEP’s Western Currency Facility (WCF) at the following address:

9000 Blue Mound Rd Forth Worth, TX 76131

3.5.2 The contractor shall provide tracking information to the designated Contracting Officer Representative. All incoming packages shall be addressed to “Office of Engraving”.

3.5.3 The BEP requires that all packing slips be placed in a self-adhesive pack list envelope and affixed to the outside a shipment.

3.5.4 Deliveries to FORT WORTH, TX FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Vendors must call the Receiving Area at (817) 231-4168 or (817) 847-3664 at least twenty-four

(24) hours in advance to notify approximate delivery time & date. Deliveries are accepted during the operating hours of 7:00 am to 2:00 PM. After hours contact numbers are (817) 231- 4168 or (817) 847-3855 (voicemail). WCF General Stores/Receiving operating hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

To resolve any delivery issue, please contact WCF General Stores/Receiving management at

(817) 231-4167 or (817) 847-3855.

3.5.5 Federal Holidays and Year-End Shutdown (Y.E.S.)

The BEP observes all Federal Holidays as outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). For a current list of holidays, please visit OPM's website at Federal Holidays.

Additionally, the BEP typically has a year-end shutdown (Y.E.S.) from December 25 to January

1. Deliveries are generally not accepted on Federal Holidays or during the Y.E.S. period unless there are extenuating circumstances and arrangements have been made in advance with the appropriate BEP personnel.

3.5.6 Delivery Requirements

3.5.6.1 The contractor shall provide tracking information to the designated COR. All incoming packages shall be addressed to “Office of Engraving”.

3.5.6.2 The BEP 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:

BPA Call Number- The call 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 inquiries 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 packaging slip by your supplier

Line Items–Information required for each line item included in the shipment:

Manufacturer Product Identification – Item Number assigned by https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview 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.

3.6 Notice of Delays

If the Contractor faces difficulties in meeting performance requirements, anticipates challenges complying with the contract delivery schedule, or becomes aware of any actual or potential situation that may delay or threaten the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor must immediately notify the CO and the COR. This notification should be made in writing and includes relevant details. However, it is important to note that this information is for informational purposes only and does not waive the Government's rights to enforce any delivery schedules, dates, or any legal rights and remedies under this contract.

3.7 Notice of Changes

The Contractor shall inform the CO and COR in writing of any potential or actual deviations from technical requirements. Any deviations from the technical requirements in this contract require prior written approval from the CO.