Notice of Intent-Computer-to-Intaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Engraved Metal Plates
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00031
- Agency
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 323120 Support Activities for Printing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20228, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Chief Procurement Officer announced a sole-source contract intent for Computer-to-Intaglio Plate (CTIP)-III engraved metal plates, with comments due by 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 19, 2026. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions for brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the Office of Engraving's CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility; the plates are proprietary and available only from K&B, justifying the sole-source award under FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b).
This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Interested sources may submit capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns via email only to kendra.napper@bep.gov. All respondents must be registered and currently active in SAM.gov. The Government will evaluate information received solely to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement. The solicitation will not be posted publicly, and respondents bear all costs associated with submission. No reimbursement is available for response costs.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Engraved Metal Plates
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on behalf of the Office of Engraving. The contract will precure brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the Office of Engraving’s CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF). The plates are proprietary and can only be acquired from Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions. Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to K&B in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive offers/quotes/proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
**The solicitation will not be posted**
Capability statement, comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to kendra.napper@bep.gov NO LATER THAN 1:30 PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 19 May 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov.
Contracting Office Address
14th & C Streets SW
Washington, DC 20228
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent-CTIP III Engraved Metal Plates-v2.pdf |
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