Spare Part

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking to procure four INVERTER NXS 00615A2H1SSS A1 A2 units manufactured by VACON NX for its Western Currency Facility, with the primary objective of maintaining critical spare parts inventory for currency manufacturing equipment. This fixed-price procurement is classified under NAICS Code 335312 for Motor and Generator Manufacturing and follows Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subparts 12 and 13. Vendors must submit firm fixed pricing by April 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET via email, with quotes remaining valid for 60 calendar days. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical specifications. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and are required to provide full product specifications and estimated delivery times.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the goods to be delivered to the BEP's Western Currency Facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. The specific procurement involves four inverter units to be used on the Platebright machine in the Engraving department, with a required delivery timeline of 30 days after contract award. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement aims to optimize inventory management and minimize over-purchasing of critical spare parts essential to the United States currency manufacturing process. Partial quotes will not be accepted, and the government anticipates making a single award to the vendor best meeting their needs. The place of performance is Washington, DC 20228, with delivery specified to the Fort Worth, Texas facility, underscoring the strategic importance of these specialized electrical components in maintaining currency production infrastructure.