Notice of Intent to Sole Source CTIP III Engraved Metal Plates
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00032
- 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 issued a notice of intent to sole-source a Firm Fixed Price contract to Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions for brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine, with capability statement deadline of May 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The plates are proprietary items available only from K&B, supporting the sole-source justification under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; the Government reserves discretion to conduct competitive procurement based on information received.
Interested sources must submit capability statements, comments, or questions via email to kendra.napper@bep.gov and maintain current active registration in SAM.gov. The contract covers four plate types: two brass variants (1200mm × 950mm and 1200mm × 990mm, both 0.8mm thickness) and two stainless-steel variants with identical dimensions. Plates must meet hardness specifications and surface roughness standards below 4 micrometers (Rz), be delivered within 22 weeks to the BEP facility at 14th and C Streets SW, Washington, D.C., and include Certificates of Analysis documenting dimensions and composition. The contract includes a one-year warranty covering defects and replacements at no cost to BEP. The performance period spans four years (one 12-month base plus four 12-month option periods). Contractor personnel require background security clearances and compliance with BEP environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
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 2:30PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 19 May 2026. 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_ CTIP III Metal Plates BPA_ Final.pdf | ||
| Notice of Intent-CTIP III Engraved Metal Plates-v2.pdf |
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