Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Ecolink Inc.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the Department of the Treasury, has published a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Ecolink Inc. for the procurement of ISOSOLV LOW VOC WIPE chemical solvent. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals, but rather an informational notice about the agency's intention to award a sole-source contract. The solvent is specifically used on BEP's Currency Overprinting Processing Equipment (COPE) Press equipment for currency production. Ecolink Inc. developed and owns the rights to this specialized solvent, which enables BEP to meet lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) requirements mandated by the District of Columbia. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325199 for All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing.

The purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of BEP's intent to sole-source this requirement while providing an opportunity for other firms to demonstrate their capabilities. Any company believing they can provide the required solvent must submit a capability statement by 1:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2025, to the point of contact Diane Rollins at diane.rollins@bep.gov. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, as the decision not to compete this requirement remains at the government's discretion. The specialized nature of the solvent, which must maintain banknote quality and employee safety while meeting environmental regulations, appears to be the primary justification for the sole-source approach. The government may consider all capability statements received for future requirements, even if the current procurement proceeds as planned.