Distinctive Currency Paper and Other Security Papers

Added: Oct 06, 2014 4:12 pm The purpose of this amendment is to revise the solicitation and specifications in addition to providing responses to all questions submitted. These will only be provided to offeror's with an approved written request/ Letter of Intent. If a written request has already been submitted for this solicitation, and has been approved through the vetting process, there is no need to submit a request for this amendment.

Added: Sep 26, 2014 3:55 pm The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for submissions by two weeks from October 2nd to October 16th at 5:00pm EST.

Added: Sep 05, 2014 3:45 pm This RFP is amended to (1) extend the due date for questions by seven days and (2) answer the first round of interested offerors questions.  All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

A written request from interested offerors is needed to receive the attachment of this amendment. If a written request has already been submitted for this solicitation, and has been approved through the vetting process, there is no need to submit a request for this amendment.

Added: Aug 29, 2014 10:16 am The BEP is requesting that all offeror's submit a formal Letter of Intent. This letter of intent must include a complete mailing address, telephone numbers, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, and a statement regarding the company's ability to produce a cotton paper and a cotton/linen paper mix, and must be signed verifying that all information is correct under penalty of law. This letter of intent may be combined with the written request for a copy of this solicitation, if a written request has not yet been submitted.

Added: Jun 26, 2014 5:54 pm Modified: Aug 18, 2014 6:34 pmTrack Changes

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THIS IS A SOLICATION NOTICE.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) invites all interested parties to submit a written request for a copy of the solicitation for Distinctive Currency Paper and other security papers for the manufacture of United States paper currency and other security papers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF) in Washington, DC and the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, TX. This request must include the following information; the company's legal name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a point of contact with email and phone number (please note that having an email with the same domain as your SAM registration is highly encouraged), and must be signed verifying that all information is correct under penalty of law. Due to the sensitive nature of this solicitation the BEP will vet all requests and reserves the right to refuse any company not approved by the vetting process.

Perspective offerors are advised that Public Law 100-440, Title VI 617(a) requires that a contract for the manufacture of distinctive currency paper for United States (U.S.) currency may not be awarded to any corporation or entity owned or controlled by persons who are not citizens of the U.S., nor may distinctive paper for U.S. currency be manufactured outside of the U.S.

Interested offerors are encouraged to submit proposals no later than 5:00 PM EST October 2, 2014. Inquiries/questions are to be addressed to Andrew Martin, Contract Specialist via email at Andrew.Martin@bep.gov and to Kathleen Barton, Contract Specialist via email at Kathleen.Barton@bep.gov in accordance with section L.10, Inquires. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Added: Jun 26, 2014 5:54 pm THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND NO RESPONSE IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is providing notification of its requirement to obtain Distinctive Currency Paper and other security papers for the manufacture of United States paper currency at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF) in Washington, DC and the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, TX.

The Government may elect to award a single contract or multiple contracts to one or more offerors respectively offering the greatest value to the Government. The Government anticipates that the resulting contract(s) will be Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract(s) with fixed price line items. The period of performance will be five (5) years. The anticipated period of performance is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. The solicitation may provide various award scenarios. Material samples will be required with the submission of a proposal.

Perspective offerors are advised that Public Law 100-440, Title VI 617(a) requires that a contract for the manufacture of distinctive currency paper for United States (U.S.) currency may not be awarded to any corporation or entity owned or controlled by persons who are not citizens of the U.S., nor may distinctive paper for U.S. currency be manufactured outside of the U.S. For purposes of award of a contract, a corporation or other entity is presumed to be owned or controlled by citizens of the U.S. when domestic ownership or control constitutes at least 90%.

It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around August 4, 2014 and issued as full and open competition without restriction. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. A sixty (60) day solicitation response time is planned. Interested offerors are encouraged to register for FedBizOpps electronic notification for issuance of the solicitation, amendments, and/or changes to this notice. Questions regarding this procurement should be addressed to Andrew Martin via email at andrew.martin@bep.gov and Kathleen Barton via email at kathleen.barton@bep.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored.

NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE MISCONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR BIDS.