Nickel "S" Pellets
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26Q00012
- Agency
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- 9610 Ores
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
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- Susan Dela Cruz susan.delacruz@bep.gov (202) 874-3981
- Frederick Porter frederick.porter@bep.gov (202) 874-2707
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing is soliciting quotes for Nickel "S" Pellets (99.95% purity) to support electroplating operations for currency production. The solicitation requires nickel spherical pellets in a specific form with strict chemical composition specifications, including sulfur depolarization, a diameter range of 0.24-0.55 inches, and maximum limits on iron, copper, and carbon content. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Analysis for chemical composition, inspection and test reports, and comply with packaging and barcode labeling requirements. Awards will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criterion. The deadline for submitting questions is February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, with quotes due by February 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET; quoters must hold their proposed prices firm for 60 calendar days from the submission deadline.
This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with 100% small business requirement under NAICS code 331491. Vale is the identified incumbent supplier, and the justification documentation indicates that Vale's Nickel "S" Pellets are specified as the sole acceptable source based on unique qualification requirements and performance standards. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement spanning five one-year ordering periods from March 10, 2026 through March 9, 2031, with a minimum value of $66,658.08 and an estimated maximum not-to-exceed amount of $3,332,190.40. The requirement totals 340 drums (68 drums per ordering period at approximately 300-308 pounds per drum) with delivery required within 15 calendar days of order issuance. Performance of work is split between the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Washington, DC facility and the Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas, with all deliveries on a Free on Board (F.O.B.) destination basis.
Notice text
Nickel "S" Pellets
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Form 1449 - Amended 2031ZA26Q00012 Solicitation.pdf | ||
| SF 30 - 2031ZA26Q00012 A0001.pdf | ||
| SF30 2031ZA26Q00012 Nickel S Pellets.pdf | ||
| Final Solicitation 2031ZA26Q00012 Nickel S Pellets 1.26.26.pdf | ||
| SF 1013 - JA for FAR 6 nickel Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - 75B-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials.pdf | ||
| 2031ZA26Q00012 Solicitation-Synopsis Cover_1.26.26 signed.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel "S" Pellets | Award Notice | |
| Nickel "S" Pellets | Solicitation |
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