Elastomeric-Coated Fabric Blankets (Drawsheets)

The purpose of this amendment, amendment No. 0001 is to amend various sections of the solicitation including amending the Standard Form from SF 33 to SF 1449. See the attached document entitled, "Solicitation Amendment No. 0001" for specific detail on the changes made. Offeror that have submitted proposals are invited to resubmit revised proposals. However, revised proposals are NOT REQUIRED if there no changes to submitted proposals. The SF 30 that reflects this amendment is also attached. Responses to this amendment are due no later than 10 A.M. Eastern Time July 23, 2012. Careful review of this amendment is highly recommended for offerors that have already submitted their responses.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) invites your company to submit a proposal for Elastomeric-Coated Fabric Blankets (Drawsheets) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. Drawsheets are used as outer covering on impression cylinders of high speed, sheet-fed rotary I-10 and Super Orlof intaglio presses which are used in the manufacture of United States paper currency. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions set forth in Section L of this solicitation. Offerors are urged to carefully read the specifications and Section L, entitled, "Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors."

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND NO RESPONSE IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Elastomeric-Coated Fabric Blankets (Drawsheets). These Drawsheets are used as an outer covering on impression cylinders of high-speed, sheet-fed rotary I-10 and Super Orlof intaglio presses. The Drawsheets will be used on presses to print United States currency. BEP anticipates issuing a solicitation by April 9, 2012 on an unrestricted basis. The NAICS code is 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing).

The solicitation may include the following kinds of Drawsheets (Specifications will be included in the solicitation at the time of issuance).
Description BEP Stock Item Number
Drawsheets for I-10 intaglio presses 2L001707
Drawsheets for Super Orlof intaglio presses 2L002018

Important requirements regarding the solicitation will involve the submission of Material samples as part of an offeror's proposal. Material samples are anticipated to include the submission of 100 Drawsheets for part number 2L001707 and 100 Drawsheets for part number 2L002018 for evaluation to determine compliance with the technical evaluation criteria which be stipulated in the solicitation.

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Inquiries are to be addressed to Abdul-Kudus Yahaya via email at abdul-kudus.yahaya@bep.gov. Telephonic requests or requests for additional information will not be honored.
NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE MISUNDERSTOOD AS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTES OR BIDS.