Caustic Soda

Added: Jan 24, 2014 9:05 am This is a Pre-solicitation Notice in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.204.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is intends to issue a solicitation for 50% sodium hydroxide solution (Caustic Soda) for use as an ingredient in water-based wiping solution for currency printing presses at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (see attachment for specifications). BEP reserves the right to modify its specification at any time. The BEP anticipates issuing the solicitation on or about February 28, 2014. The solicitation will require a material sample to be submitted by all interested vendors. The BEP will solicit this requirement utilizing Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources as a 100% Small Business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 325180 "Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing" with a size standard of 1,000. Please be registered in the System for Award Management under NAICS code 325180 in order to be considered for award. The anticipated award will be a firm, fixed price Indefinite delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract.

Interested offerors are encouraged to register in FedBizOpps for electronic notification of the solicitation, amendments, and/or changes to this notice. Inquiries are to be addressed to Mr. Brian Petchel, Contract Specialist via email at brian.petchel@bep.gov. NO PHONE CALLS, FACSIMILES, OR OTHER TYPES OF COMMUNICATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS PRE-SOLICITATION. Please continue to monitor FBO.gov for additional updates.