Nickel "S" Pellets
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26Q00021
- 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 20228, 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 Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), under the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting quotations for nickel "S" Pellets with 99.95% purity to be used in electroplating currency printing plates. Quoters must submit both technical and pricing proposals by December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM ET to the designated BEP contacts. Technical proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with submissions rated as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on compliance with minimum solicitation requirements. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Analysis for chemical composition and comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements as outlined in the solicitation documents. The government may award the contract based on initial quotations without conducting discussions, and delivery is expected within 7 calendar days after contract award.
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement valued at approximately $43,659.20 for a one-time purchase of 8 drums of nickel S-pellets, with an option to purchase an additional 8 drums. Vale's nickel "S" Pellets have been identified as meeting BEP's stringent specifications for currency production, with the brand name justification noting that alternative specifications would require extensive testing and potential production delays. The nickel pellets must be packaged in 10 kg plastic bags within 35-gallon drums (approximately 300 pounds per drum) and delivered to BEP facilities in Washington, DC (20228) and the Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. A prior sources sought notice was published from January 23 to February 12, 2025, with three sources responding, and another solicitation is expected to be posted in January 2026 for future requirements. Amendment A0002, posted on December 8, 2025, provides clarifications on packaging specifications and vendor eligibility requirements.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment A0002 Nickel "S" Pellets.
Update #2 ·
Amendment A0001 Nickel "S" Pellets.
Update #1 ·
Nickel "S" Pellets. This is a one-time purchase only.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2031ZA26Q00021 A0002 Nickel S Pellets.pdf | ||
| 2031ZA26Q00021 A0001 Nickel S Pellets.pdf | ||
| SF 1009 - SAP Sole Source v10-18_MJE CO signed_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - 75B-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials.pdf | ||
| 2031ZA26Q00021 Nickel S Pellets.pdf | ||
| SF 1009 - SAP Sole Source v10-18_CO signed_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel "S" Pellets | Award Notice | |
| Nickel "S" Pellets | Award Notice | |
| Nickel "S" Pellets | Solicitation |
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