JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION- non-sequential Large Examining and Printing Equipment (ns-LEPE) machines
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA24R00003
- Agency
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20228, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has published a Special Notice for the procurement of non-sequential Large Examining and Printing Equipment (ns-LEPE) machines. The BEP has a requirement for the design, fabrication, assembly, integration, delivery, installation, set-up, testing, and training of five ns-LEPE machines to be delivered to the DC Replacement Facility, with options for two additional machines to be delivered to the Western Currency Facility.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to justify and approve the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the ns-LEPE machines. The equipment must match the design and processing capabilities of the existing ns-LEPE machinery currently in use to ensure the integrity and counterfeit deterrence of the currency produced. Koenig & Bauer (K&B) is identified as the sole source provider, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with the unique technical capabilities and qualifications to meet the BEP's requirements. The period of performance is 10 years, with an estimated contract award date of July 26, 2024. The Government estimates the total contract value, including options, to be. No small business sources were identified as capable of meeting the requirement.
Notice text
The BEP has a requirement for the design, fabrication, assembly, integration, delivery, installation, set-up, testing and training of five ns-LEPE machine delivered to the DC Replacement Facility (DCRF) that will convert previously printed sheets into finished currency.
The equipment to be supplied under this contract shall match the design and processing capabilities of the existing ns-
LEPE machinery in operation at WCF and DCF. Currency produced with the machinery to be supplied under this contract shall appear physically identical to that presently produced by ns-LEPE currently in use at BEP. Identical machines is necessary for counterfeit deterrence and to ensure integrity of currency that meets the standards of the Federal Reserve Board and Secrete Service.
Options for two (2) additional ns-LEPE machines may be requested by written notice and delivered to the BEP WCF.
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