Spare Part

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing within the Department of the Treasury has issued a Special Notice regarding spare parts procurement for specialized printing equipment. The notice concerns PLATES CTIP POLYMER SIZE-A FORMAT AO (EXTRA LARGE PANEL) with specific dimensions of 992X1114 MM and 125 microns, designated as MPR-3099. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 3610 for Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment. The Bureau intends to sole-source this requirement to Koening & Bauer. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals, and no solicitation currently exists.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the Bureau's intent to proceed with a sole-source procurement while providing an opportunity for other potential suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested firms that believe they can provide the specified polymer plates must submit capability statements by 1:00 PM EDT on August 18, 2025. The notice serves as a market research tool, allowing the Bureau to identify any additional qualified sources before finalizing the sole-source award to Koening & Bauer. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to provide the exact specifications described, including the precise dimensions and technical requirements for these specialized printing plates. The short response window of approximately five days indicates the Bureau's intent to move quickly with the procurement process while still fulfilling due diligence requirements for sole-source justification.