Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pigment

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
2031ZA25N00020
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

PSC
6820 Dyes
Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20228, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), a civilian agency within the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for proprietary ink manufacturing spare parts. The notice specifically outlines the agency's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to ChemCeed LLC for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts at the Western Currency Facility (WCF). This procurement is classified under the NAICS category of All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing and falls under the Product Service Code for Dyes. The Special Notice, posted on March 11, 2025, is explicitly not a competitive solicitation and indicates the government's determination that only ChemCeed LLC can satisfy their specific requirements.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform the market of BEP's intention to sole source a contract with ChemCeed LLC, utilizing the federal acquisition regulation provision "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The anticipated contract award date is March 20, 2025, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2025. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses, though in this instance, only ChemCeed LLC is eligible due to the proprietary nature of the spare parts. Potential contractors should note that this notice is informational and not a competitive solicitation, and the government retains sole discretion in determining procurement approach. Interested parties seeking more information can contact Melva Robinson (Business Analyst) or Marc A. Curry (Contract Officer) via the provided government email addresses, with the contracting office located at 14th & C Streets SW, Washington, DC 20228.

Notice text

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of Chief Procurement Officer on behalf of its Office of Engraving/Engraving Branch intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to purchase Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts for the  at the Western Currency Facility (WCF) for ink manufacturing. The spare parts required are proprietary and can only be acquired from ChemCeed LLC. The Government intends to award a sole source contract with ChemCeed LLC, utilizing “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” IAWFAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). Anticipated award date will be March 20, 2025.

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.  The solicitation will not be posted.  Point of Contact regarding this notice is Melva Robinson, Business Analyst Melva.Robinson@bep.gov or Marc A. Curry, Contract Officer at Marc.Curry@bep.gov

Contracting Office Address

14th & C Streets SW, Washington, DC 20228

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