Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for Laminating Film BEP Part #ENG1520

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the Department of the Treasury, has published a Special Notice regarding a sole source justification for laminating film designated as BEP Part #ENG1520. This notice pertains to a Sole Source Justification and Approval (SSJ) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for acquiring specialized laminating film from Industrial Packaging Supplies, Inc., a small business. The laminating film is a critical component used in BEP's engraving department as part of the plate process for U.S. currency production. The notice was posted on August 7, 2025, with a due date of August 15, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 3610 for Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.

The sole source justification was necessitated after BEP posted a Notice of Intent on July 31, 2025, seeking potential suppliers but received only one response from National Laminating, Inc., whose product would require extensive testing that BEP cannot accommodate due to time constraints and current stock shortages. Industrial Packaging Supplies, Inc. was selected as the sole source because they previously supplied this specialized laminating film that successfully passed all required BEP testing and is specifically manufactured for BEP's particular machinery. The justification emphasizes the critical nature of this procurement, stating that without immediate replenishment, BEP operations would be disrupted and U.S. currency production would halt. The procurement is structured under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and requires certifications from both the Program Office and Contracting Officer. This Special Notice serves as public notification of the sole source determination rather than soliciting new proposals, as the vendor has already been identified based on operational necessity and proven compatibility.