Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a division of the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Allied Materials and Equipment Company Inc., located in Kansas City, Missouri. This special notice, posted on December 19, 2025, pertains to the procurement of Security Hoods for Stack and Rack Carts for the Bureau's Fort Worth, Texas facility. The contracting officer has determined that sole source procurement is appropriate under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) based on the lack of reasonable expectation that multiple HUBZone small business concerns would submit competitive offers. This notice is issued as an opportunity for other interested firms to demonstrate their capability to provide compliant products before the government finalizes the award.

Interested contractors have until January 2, 2026—10 days after publication—to submit written substantiating documentation demonstrating their ability to provide Security Hoods that fully meet the government's requirements. Submission must be in writing to the designated point of contact, as oral communications are not acceptable. Only HUBZone small business concerns are eligible to participate in this procurement opportunity, as the award authority is specifically limited to HUBZone small business entities under FAR 19.1306. The government will evaluate any submitted documentation solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement instead of the sole source award; however, the final decision to proceed competitively or continue with sole source remains entirely within the government's discretion. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and PSC code 9520 (Structural Shapes).