Notice of Intent for Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Engraved Metal Plates
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26Q00025
- 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 (BEP), an agency under the Department of the Treasury, issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III engraved metal plates on December 12, 2025. The BEP's Office of Chief Procurement Officer intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions for the procurement of proprietary brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the BEP's CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility. The plates are proprietary products available exclusively from K&B, justifying the sole source procurement under FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b). This Notice of Intent is not a competitive solicitation, and the formal solicitation will not be publicly posted on the government contracting portals.
Interested sources seeking to challenge or comment on the sole source determination or submit capability statements must contact the contracting office via email to kendra.napper@bep.gov with a deadline of 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on December 31, 2025. All respondents must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. The contract will procure blank brass and stainless-steel plates with precise specifications, including specific dimensions (1200 mm height, 950 mm width, 0.8 mm thickness) and hardness requirements for use in the BEP's intaglio laser engraving operations. Interested parties should note that the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing and submitting capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this sole source determination.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE for 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 3:00PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 31 December 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOW_Metal Plates BPA_12 Final.pdf | ||
| Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source_Engraved Metal Plates.pdf |
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