Chrome Targets

The Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking to procure twenty-four (24) ultra-high purity (UHP) chromium targets for physical vapor deposition (PVD) plating processes used in currency plate-making. These specialized targets, with a minimum 99.6% purity and specific dimensions of 16x131x402mm, will support operations at the agency's Washington D.C. and Fort Worth facilities. The solicitation is structured as a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Vendors must submit both technical and price proposals by June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST, with required documentation including a Certificate of Analysis, sample chrome target, and Letter of Supply from the manufacturer. Technical submissions will be evaluated for compliance with precise specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.

The procurement is unrestricted and open to full competition, with a NAICS code of 332813 and a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will span five consecutive one-year ordering periods from August 23, 2025, to August 22, 2030, with each period involving the procurement of 24 sets of chrome targets. Delivery will be FOB Destination to both BEP facilities, with vendors required to schedule deliveries through specific hotlines and adhere to strict delivery windows of Monday through Friday during limited hours. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be required to deliver targets within 12 weeks of contract award. The place of performance is specified as Washington, DC 20228, with delivery to both the District of Columbia and Fort Worth, Texas facilities. This solicitation was previously publicized under number 2031ZA25Q00089 and is currently numbered 2031ZA25Q00174.