Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole-source procurement for a specific chemical solvent. The notice concerns BEP Item #OIL1100 - ISOSOLV LOW VOC WIPE, a specialized solvent developed and exclusively produced by Ecolink Inc. This product is critical for BEP's Currency Overprinting Processing Equipment (COPE) Press, enabling the agency to meet the District of Columbia's lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) requirements while maintaining banknote quality and employee safety. The procurement falls under the North American Classification Code (NAICS) 325199 for All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing. This Special Notice is informational and not a formal solicitation for bids or proposals.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit a capability statement by 2:00 PM EDT on March 4, 2025, to potentially challenge the sole-source intent. The government will only consider alternative sources if they can provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous. While no formal competitive process is currently planned, BEP may review submitted capability statements for potential future requirements. The point of contact for this notice is Diane Rollins, who can be reached via email at diane.rollins@bep.gov. Telephone inquiries are explicitly not accepted for this procurement action. Potential contractors should carefully review the requirements and understand that the decision to proceed with a sole-source award remains at the government's discretion, with Ecolink Inc. currently positioned as the preferred vendor for this specialized solvent.