Notice of intent to award sole source - guide, INK ductor, bush, guide, INK ductor, side 1
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00013
- 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
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), operating under the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for specialized printing equipment components. This Special Notice, posted on February 11, 2026, pertains to the procurement of three specific ink ductor guides and bushings used in banknote production equipment. The intended contractor is Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA, the original equipment manufacturer of these proprietary components. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract pursuant to FAR 13.1061(b), which permits non-competitive awards under justified circumstances. The Government has issued this notice to provide an opportunity for interested parties to submit information regarding potential competitive alternatives before the award is finalized.
Interested contractors must submit written responses via email to the designated procurement officers no later than 11:00 AM EST on February 20, 2026. All respondents must be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov to be eligible for participation. The specific components required are three BEP part numbers: MAP3911 Guide Ink Ductor Side 1, MAP5552 Bush, and MAP3910 Guide Ink Ductor Side II, which are original equipment components for KBA machinery used in currency production. The Government emphasizes that this notice is intended solely to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement, and respondents should note that the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing and submitting responses. This procurement falls under NAICS 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC 3610 (Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment).
Notice text
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) on behalf of the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) intents to award sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for BEP part numbers:
(1) MAP3911 Guide, Ink Ductor, Side 1, KBA P/N L7087681 - 1000381204.
(2) MAP5552 Bush, K&B P/N L6228230,1000326613. SI Chablon Spindle Housing Outer Bushing
(3) MAP3910 Guide, Ink Ductor, Side II, KBA P/N L7087691 - 1000381209.
The intended Contractor is Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA. The Government intends to award a sole source contract utilizing a Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR 13.1061(b). A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine 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. Responses MUST be received NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time (EST), 20 February 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov. Responses MUST be submitted in writing ONLY via email to Diane.Rollins@treasury.gov and Naweed.Nezam@treasury.gov within the closing date/time of publication of this notice.
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