Intent to Award a Sole Source

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS, QUOTES OR PROPOSALS. At this time no solicitation exists. This notification is being posted for information purposes only.

This procurement action is for the acquisition of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts for BEP Press equipment used for currency manufacturing. The required spare parts are described below:

• BEP Item #MAP5407 - Switch, Cable-Operated, ATEX, Buhler P/N UXE-26082-013
• BEP Item #MAP5385 - Tightening Wedge GT10 12/10X30, Buhler P/N SDV -50332-020
• BEP Item #MAP5386 - Wedge Foot, Buhler P/N SDV -50383-010
• BEP Item #MAP5387 - Key, Buhler P/N SDV -50041-010
• BEP Item #MAP5388 - Spacer Sleeve, Buhler P/N SDV -85070-810
• BEP Item #MAP5389 - Piston to Roller Pressing, Buhler P/N SDV-40005-010
• BEP Item #MAP5378 - Regulating Valve Assembly, Buhler P/N 4 SDV -84108-810
• BEP Item #MAP5379 - Regulating Valve Assembly, Buhler P/N 4 SDV -84108-810
• BEP Item #MAP5380 -Check valve VOSS ø10 Buhler P/N UNS -16301-003
• BEP Item #MAP5381 - Check Valve, VOSS ø6 2, Buhler P/N UNS -16301-001
• BEP Item #MAP5382 - Filter Element 1, Buhler P/N UNS -29021-026
• BEP Item #MAP5383 - Medium Pressure Filter 1, Buhler P/N UNS -29021-021

All spare parts required above are manufactured and are proprietary to Buhler Group. There are no other sources that are capable of supplying the required OEM spare parts other than Buhler Group.  BEP does not possess the required capabilities in terms of labor, machinery or materials to manufacture these spare parts . Therefore, the Government has determined that this procurement can only be acquired from the original manufacturer contractor, Buhler Group.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to sole-source this requirement and award to Buhler Group. The applicable North American Classification Code (NAICS) is 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.

This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. If you feel that your firm can provide all spare parts listed above, please submit a capability statement by 4:00PM EDT, 05 July 2024, EDT. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government may consider all capability statements received for future requirement. POCs are William Corley II, Business Analyst, William.corleyII@bep.gov and Ramon Ramos, ramon.ramos@bep.gov . No telephone calls will be accepted for this action.